I understand that these things take time but is there really any reason why my step father who is the executor of my mother's will should take nearly two years to finish the process and distribute the estate to the heirs. This is getting silly and it seems like he is just stalling. Is there some hard and fast time limit spelled out in the law of Massachusetts like a statute of limitations of something that would force him to wrap up on some given date? Thanks.
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No time limit to probate estate
No, Massachusetts law does not spell out a time limit for completing the probate of an estate. There is a good reason for that: It's impossible to tell in advance how long the probate process will take. It all depends on the estate and its complexity. If, for example, the estate is involved in a law suit with a creditor, or if the estate owns a piece of property that is difficult to dispose of, those types of issues can slow the process down dramatically. On the other hand, if the estate is relatively simple and you have good reason to believe your step-father is intentionally delaying the process, perhaps you should contact a probate attorney and ask her to look into the matter. Good luck.