When left a cash inheritance, how long does the executor have until the inheritance must be paid?
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When left a cash inheritance, how long does the executor have until the inheritance must be paid?
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Asked on January 4, 2013 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Ordinarily under the laws of all states in this country one's inheritance under a Will is distributed after the passage of six (6) plus months under a probate after there is an order for distribution of the assets issued by the court.
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