8482. (a) The court in its discretion may fix the amount of the bond, but the amount of the bond shall be not more than the sum of: (1) The estimated value of the personal property. (2) The probable annual gross income of the estate.
There is no specific deadline set by the law for filing probate after a person's death. However, it is highly recommended to commence the probate process promptly, as it may require several months to a year to reach completion.
A typical timeline for probate in New York Typically New York probate takes 7 to 9 months, but can last a year or more, depending on the complexity of the estate. The most common delays involve contesting the will, disputes between the beneficiaries, and issues with the court calendar.
In New York, there is no time limit on when probate can begin after someone dies, but the decedent's assets cannot be transferred until probate is complete.
While each state is different, California generally requires your personal representative to be bonded. The only exceptions are when the testator's will expressly waives the requirement (and the court permits this to happen) or all the beneficiaries will agree in writing to waive the bond requirement.
Only an estate valued over $50,000 must be probated when there is a will. The court has a “small estate proceeding” when the estate is below $50,000. An estate without a will is “administered,” not probated.
Due to their individual requirements and processes, the length of time it takes to acquire a probate bond varies from company to company. However, many surety companies can bond a person within 24 hours or as quickly as within the same business day.
Probate is the only legal way to transfer the assets of someone who has died. Without probate, titled assets like homes and cars remain in the deceased's name indefinitely. You won't be able to sell them or keep registrations current because you won't have access to the individual's signature and consent.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by statute, unless the court increases or decreases the amount upon a showing of good cause, the amount of a bond given by an admitted surety insurer shall be the sum of all of the following: (1) The value of the personal property of the estate.
(a) The court in its discretion may fix the amount of the bond, but the amount of the bond shall be not more than the sum of: (1) The estimated value of the personal property. (2) The probable annual gross income of the estate.