How long does probate take these days?

Question

Have any of you had recent experiences with a property under probate?  I went under contract on a house and shortly after that they told me it was under probate because they had a will made but it wasn't properly submitted. I suspect that courts are understaffed right now because of the covid situation so I'm wondering how long this would take now in Cuyahoga County, Ohio before the probate finishes?

Jonathan Greene · Answer

It's very random all over the country, but slow still from the overflow from COVID. I am at 5 months in Philly waiting, but I only have 5k down and have already made 20-25k in appreciation so I am happy to keep waiting.

Mark Pedroza · Answer

@Daniel K.

Since the will was submitted by the proposed petitioner and I'm guessing the petitioner was court appointed as the PR (Personal Representative) for the estate, the administration process has started.

The will needs to be reviewed by the court and deemed valid ~ once the will has been probated it's  terms are binding.

Even before COVID some estate's are probated in as little as nine month's and other's drag on for two to three years (Depending on the complexity of the will).

Realistically 15 month's is an average time table for the entire probate process.

I'm guessing your contract that you previously negotiated and signed with a non representative of the estate, is void or invalid unless an addendum can be renegotiated with the PR to make the contract valid.

Daniel K. · Answer

Thanks for the reply.  My agent was saying it's about 1-2 months here.  I closed as of July 10 so he was right and I'm glad it's going so quick here.