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How long does the administrator of probate have to distribute funds after real estate has sold
Asked on Oct 12th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - California
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Mom and dad passed away five days apart with no will. They lived with my wife and I for the past 4 years. Very blessed to have them. My sister took it upon herself to be administrator without telling us. They only had a house, It sold almost a year ago now....funds have still not been distributed.
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This varies by state. The administrator must pay the final year's income taxes so may not be able to make a distribution until after that. In some states an heir can request an accounting so many months (say, 15) after the administrator is appointed and apply to have the administrator removed so many months (say, 24) after the administrator is appointed if there has been no distribution. Contact a local probate lawyer.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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