Rules for closing an estate:

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   Joseph PippenPro

   Largo Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered August 27, 2012 05:11. The normal timeline in Florida for a non-taxable estate is one year.
   The PR can not take advantage of assets in the estate for personal benefit.
   The PR can ask the court for an extension if necessary for a valid reason.
   If you as a beneficiary feel "cheated"-you should be represented by an attorney.

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   Marian Lindquist

   Fort Lauderdale Probate Attorney

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   Answered August 28, 2012 15:29. You should hire your own attorney to work towards getting you your share of the house. The Personal Representative should not be living there rent free indefinitely.

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   James Frederick

   Livonia Probate Attorney

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   Answered August 26, 2012 19:45. Normally, the attorney for "the estate" is the same attorney as the attorney for the executor. In any event, the executor cannot simply keep the estate open indefinitely. If there is no reasonable reason to keep things going, your recourse would be to petition the court to compel distribution.
   You would want an attorney to look this over, (and to assist you), if you decide you wish to take action.
   
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