Time for disposition of probate cases

Final disposition of probate cases with no federal estate tax return should be within 18 months from filing. When a federal estate tax return is required, final disposition should be within 24 months. A longer interval may be approved where deemed necessary because of extraordinary eventualities, such as exceptionally complicated discovery, stabilization or injury in personal injury cases, or settlement of financial affairs in complex cases. § 6-102 amended August 21, 2024.