Executor collects assets, pays debts and taxes, and keeps estate accounts, timelines vary with complexity and disputes
Managed by the executor, using certified copies of the grant of probate.
Some steps differ by region inside the country.
Where
Managed by the executor, using certified copies of the grant of probate.
How
Open a separate estate account so estate money is never mixed with your own.
Publish a notice of intended distribution as your state allows, which protects you against unknown creditors after the notice period.
Collect the assets, pay the valid debts and taxes, and keep clear records of every receipt and payment.
Keep beneficiaries updated in writing every month or two, even when nothing has moved.
What to bring
Certified copies of the grant
A dedicated estate bank account
Statements for every asset and liability
Timing
Commonly 6 to 12 months, longer where there is property to sell, a business, or a family provision claim.
This is practical information, not legal, medical, or financial advice.