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State laws typically govern the specific timeframe for keeping an estate open after death, but the average is about two years. The duration an estate remains open depends on how fast it goes through the probate process, how quickly the executor can fulfill their responsibilities, and the complexity of the estate.
The purpose of the six-month rule is to allow the surviving owner the opportunity to restructure a deposit if necessary to ensure that all funds remain fully insured.
That being said, it is never a good idea to delay the inevitable. California Probate Code section 8001 specifies that the executor has 30 days after the decedent's date of death and after learning they are the nominated executor to petition the court for administration of the estate.
State laws typically govern the specific timeframe for keeping an estate open after death, but the average is about two years. The duration an estate remains open depends on how fast it goes through the probate process, how quickly the executor can fulfill their responsibilities, and the complexity of the estate.
In this case, once the bank receives the death certificate and other necessary paperwork, it releases the funds to the named person and typically closes the account. TOD and POD accounts bypass the probate process, streamlining asset distribution.
Keeping an estate open refers to the time between the death and the assets being fully distributed. State laws typically govern the specific timeframe for keeping an estate open after death, but the average is about two years.