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Probate Process Workflow Diagram Example
You can use a workflow diagram like this to explain the steps in the probate process in greater detail with visuals.
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The Probate Process
File Declaration for Final Discharge
Hearing Date-Judge signs Judgement of Final Distribution
File Accounting and Final Petition for Final Distribution
Hearing date on Petition for Probate
File Petition for Probate
Publish Notice of Petition to Administer Estate at least 15 days prior to hearing
Mail notice to persons entitled to receive notice at least 15 days prior to hearing
File Bond; Submit Letters and Orders for Probate to court
Prepare Inventory and Appraisal; send to probate referee for valuation; file with court
Give notice to known creditors; accept or reject creditor's claims
Pay debts, file tax returns, sell property if needed to pay debts and expenses
Mail notice to interested persons at least 15 days prior to hearing
Distribute assets, record Judgement; file Receipts on Distribution; file final income tax returns if required
4 to 6 Weeks
4 Months to 1 Year
File Declaration for Final Discharge
Hearing Date-Judge signs Judgement of Final Distribution
File Accounting and Final Petition for Final Distribution
Hearing date on Petition for Probate
File Petition for Probate
Publish Notice of Petition to Administer Estate at least 15 days prior to hearing
Mail notice to persons entitled to receive notice at least 15 days prior to hearing
File Bond; Submit Letters and Orders for Probate to court
Prepare Inventory and Appraisal; send to probate referee for valuation; file with court
Give notice to known creditors; accept or reject creditor's claims
Pay debts, file tax returns, sell property if needed to pay debts and expenses
Mail notice to interested persons at least 15 days prior to hearing
Distribute assets, record Judgement; file Receipts on Distribution; file final income tax returns if required
4 to 6 Weeks
4 Months to 1 Year