Again, the time it takes to administer an estate will be influenced by the type and amount of assets, the complexity of the will and whether any claims are made against the estate. If, for example, someone claims the will is invalid, lengthy and expensive court proceedings could follow.
If a will creates a certain type of testamentary trust for family members, administration of the estate can potentially continue for as long as the trust is in place.
When we know more about the estate, we will be able to provide you with an estimate of the time it will take to administer.