• Our People
  • Testimonials
  • Why Choose Us?
  • FAQs
  • News & Press
  • Contact Us
(561) 210-5500
logo
(561) 210-5500
Menu
  • Florida
    Probate
    • Asset Transfer
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning for Survivors
    • Estate Tax Returns
    • Creditor Claims
    • Designated Beneficiaries
    • Lack of Capacity
    • Trust Administration
    • Undue Influence
  • Counties
    Servicing
  • Ancillary
    Probate
  • Probate
    Litigation
  • Professional
    Executor
  • Wrongful
    Death

Contact Us

Get A 30 minute Free Consultation

Contact Us

FAQs / Wills / Trusts / How Long Does It Take to Settle a Trust?

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Trust?

The time required to settle a trust varies depending on the provisions of the trust document and the nature of the assets involved. For instance, if assets need to be liquidated, the process could take up to six months. However, if it’s a standard revocable trust with outright distributions, it can be resolved much more quickly. In some cases, the trust document may include provisions that lock up assets for a longer period, based on the wishes of the settlor (the person who created the trust). Understanding these details is essential for setting realistic expectations about when assets will be distributed.

What Can I Do If the Trust Is Not Settled in a Reasonable Amount of Time?

If the trust is not settled in what you believe to be a reasonable time, beneficiaries have legal options to expedite the process. You can petition the court to replace the trustee or compel them to act according to the trust’s terms. The court will typically intervene only if the trustee is acting unreasonably or negligently in carrying out their duties. This legal step ensures that the trustee adheres to the timelines set forth in the trust and protects the beneficiaries’ interests.

How an Experienced Florida Probate and Trust Lawyer Can Assist You

Settling a loved one’s trust or estate can be a complex and often contentious process. Without proper management, it can lead to family disputes, expensive litigation, and financial hardship. An experienced probate lawyer can provide invaluable guidance through the intricacies of trust administration, ensuring all statutory requirements are met and helping to resolve conflicts before they escalate.

At Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC we offer guidance in estate law to help ensure fair asset distribution, and streamline the trust settlement process. Your first step toward peace of mind begins with scheduling a consultation with one of our experienced Florida probate and trust attorneys. During this consultation, we will help clarify the legal steps involved and prepare you for what to expect in the probate process.

Professional Guide

Give the Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC a call at (954) 833-5139 to arrange a free consultation. We look forward to serving you.

Wills / Trusts FAQs

  • How Can I Find Out If There Was A Will?
  • Can A Will Be Changed Or Revoked?
  • Can I Specify That Certain People, Like A Brother Or Sister, Should Never Receive Any Of My Property?
  • Can Someone Quit Claim His Property To Me Instead Of Leaving It In His Will?
  • Do I Have To Be In My Home State When I Make My Will?
  • Do Living Trusts Go Through Probate?
  • Does A Trustee Of A Trust Have To Provide An Accounting?
  • Does It Really Take Less Time To Settle An Estate In Which A Revocable Trust Was Used Rather Than Just A Will?
  • Does My Will Have To Be Notarized?
  • How Do You Prove A Will?
  • How Does A Living Trust Avoid Probate?
  • How does a revocable living trust avoid probate?
  • How Long Does It Take to Settle a Trust?
  • How long is a will valid?
  • How often should my will be reviewed?
  • Is a handwritten will valid?
  • My parent died with a will and disinherited me. Can my parent do that in Florida?
  • What are self-proving wills?
  • What are trusts?
  • What benefits does a trust offer?
  • What does died testate vs intestate mean?
  • What does a will usually contain?
  • What does it mean to fund a trust?
  • What happens if we cannot find the decedent’s will?
  • How can someone see the will of a person who has died?
  • What other probate avoiding techniques are there in addition to revocable, aka living, trusts?

Contact Us

Get A 30 minute Free Consultation

Contact Us

Florida Probate

  • Estate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Creditor Claims
  • Estate Tax Returns
  • Asset Transfer
  • Estate Planning for Survivors
  • Counties Servicing
  • Ancillary Probate
  • Probate Litigation
  • Professional Executor
  • Wrongful Death
  • Our People
  • Why Choose Us?
  • Testimonials
  • Resources
  • FAQs
  • News & Press

Contact

(561) 210-5500 [email protected]
© 2025. Florida Probate Law Firm | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Accessibility
Florida Probate Law Firm
  • Services
    • Florida Probate
      • Asset Transfer
      • Estate Administration
      • Estate Planning for Survivors
      • Creditor Claims
      • Designated Beneficiaries
      • Estate Tax Returns
      • Lack of Capacity
      • Trust Administration
      • Undue Influence
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Litigation
    • Professional Executor
    • Wrongful Death
  • Our People
  • Why Choose Us?
  • News & Press
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us