How long to settle an estate?

akgram

On average?  Year, 6 months?  TIA!!

JOEBunny

Depends. My grandfather's took a year, but it was complex.  A simple one, depends on how fast you can get the will probated, but pretty quickly.

suzymarie

I would say anywhere from 6 months to 2 years would be "normal" but that for most uncomplicated ones, 6-12 months. 

 

 

hopefulmom

My DH's father's took a year (he had a will) and when we got the inheritance there was interest attached.  He had a will.  My mom did not have a will but my brother had control of everything.  He just waited 6 months for all medical bills to come in and then divided up what was left (not much).  My father had already passed when I was in my 20's.  I think it might make a difference as far as time if there are children or a spouse still living.

jnicks19

My Dad's was fairly simple and it still took a year. Partly we were waiting for his tax refunds and I think things can kinda just move slow!

We also had 3 houses to sell so it possibly could have gone a touch sooner but we practically gave them away and  they went pretty fast for this sh!tty market.