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Under CA probate law is there a 3 week waiting period before assets are distributed to beneficiaries after probate has closed
He/she could be recommending that for several reasons, such as, they might not have the final Orders back from Court, they might be waiting to ensure that no one files an objection to the final Orders, or a host of any other reasons. Ask them why they want to wait; they'll tell you!
In addition to just being prudent and waiting for the order to be signed and allow time for any objections, It common there to be a retention against some contingencies such as potential estate taxes or other outstanding contingent liabilities. In probate practice, 3 weeks is not much; after a few months you might raise the alarm, though.
