Probate Code section 12200

The personal representative shall either petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or make a report of status of administration not later than the following times:

(a)

In an estate for which a federal estate tax return is not required, within one year after the date of issuance of letters.

(b)

In an estate for which a federal estate tax return is required, within 18 months after the date of issuance of letters.

Source: Section 12200, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=12200.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1990; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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