{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"12200","citation":"Prob. Code, § 12200","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 11. CLOSING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION [12200. - 12252.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Time for Closing Estate [12200. - 12206.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-11/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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:</p><p>(a) In an estate for which a federal estate tax return is not required, within one year after the date of issuance of letters.</p><p>(b) In an estate for which a federal estate tax return is required, within 18 months after the date of issuance of letters.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/time-for-closing-estate-12200","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}