The California Probate Timeline

File the “Probate Petition· at the courthouse (1st to 2nd month)
Notice of the first court hearing date published in the newspaper of general circulation in the decedents resident city and notice mailed to all heirs and named beneficiaries (1st to 2nd month)
First court hearing date is held (2nd to 3^rd month)
Issued Bond — if ordered by the judge (2nd to 3rd month)
“Letters· & ·order” appointing the Personal Representative are issued (2nd to 3rd month)
Personal Representative gathers all assets and inventories for safe keeping (0 to 3rd month)
“”Notice to Creditors” form sent to all reasonably known creditors (2nd to 4^th month)
Real estate properties are sold if necessary (3rd to 4th month if Full Authority is granted under the IAEA)
“Inventory & Appraisal” form filed with the court (4th to 6th month)
“Change in Ownership Statement Death of Real Property Owner” Form filed with the County Recorder (4th to 6^th Month)
“Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer between Parent and Child” Form filed with the County Recorder (4th to 6th )
Debts are paid (4th to 6th)
Taxes paid (6th to 12 month)
Petition for Final Distribution is filed (8th to 12th month)
Second court hearing date (9th to 12th month)
Order signed by the judge allowing distribution to heirs (9th to 12th month)
Final Distribution to heirs/beneficiaries (9th to 12th month)
Case closed (10th to 12th month)