Los Angeles California Sample Letter for Closure of Estate — Expiration of Probating Claims [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Name of Probate Court] [Address of Probate Court] [City, State, Zip Code] Case Number: [Enter Case Number] Subject: Notice of Expiration of Probating Claims — Closure of Estate Dear Honorable [Judge's Name] and Interested Parties, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to provide official notice of the expiration of probating claims pertaining to the estate of [Full Name of the Deceased], who passed away on [Date of Death]. As the executor of the estate, I would like to request the closure of the estate based on the following grounds. 1. Compliance with Statutory Probate Code: We have meticulously followed all provisions mentioned under the California Probate Code, specifically sections [Enter Sections] relating to the administration of the estate. The estate has been duly inventoried, all valid claims satisfied, and all necessary accounting and reporting requirements have been fulfilled. 2. Expiration of the Probate Claims Period: Pursuant to California law, a formal notice was issued to all potential claimants of the estate, providing them with a period of four months from the date of publication to submit their claims. This notice was published in [Name of Newspaper], a widely circulated newspaper in Los Angeles County, for four consecutive weeks, starting from [Start Date] to [End Date]. With the expiration of this period on [Expiration Date], no further claims have been received. 3. Completion of Distribution to Heirs and Beneficiaries: After extensive review of the deceased's will (if applicable) and other legal documents, the assets of the estate have been appropriately allocated and distributed to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries as directed. This distribution has been carried out in compliance with the deceased's wishes and is consistent with the applicable laws of intestate succession. Therefore, I kindly request the court's approval for the closure of the estate of [Full Name of the Deceased]. Please consider this letter as a formal petition to finalize the probate process and grant the required orders of discharge and closure. Enclosed herewith, please find the necessary documentation to support our request, including: 1. Final accounting report 2. Receipts and other supporting documents for disbursements made 3. Proof of publication of the notice of probate claims 4. Proof of mailing the notice of probate claims to known creditors 5. Proof of distribution of assets to heirs and beneficiaries 6. Any other relevant documents as per the court's requirement I fervently believe that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure the proper administration of the estate. I am open to any additional information or documentation that the court may require to expedite the closure process. Thank you for your time and consideration. Kindly inform me of any further actions required from my side. I appreciate the court's assistance throughout the probate process and trust that the closure of the estate will be finalized in due course. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Executor of the Estate] [Contact Information]