Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Wallingford is an unincorporated community in Nether Providence Township, Delaware County in Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1687, it is named for Wallingford, England. In 2007, Wallingford was named by Money Magazine as the 9th best place to live in the United States; two other towns in the area made the top 15.
These are just a few of the factors that can lengthen the probate process. As a result, it is a reasonable estimation that an estate will remain open on average for about six months. Obviously, some could be open for as little as four months while others could last upwards of nine months or more. Each estate is different.
Another factor is the size and complexity of the estate. Larger estates that include a wide variety of assets, such as land, homes, business interests, artwork and multiple investment accounts, generally take longer to go through probate. Whether or not there is a will, the court has to ensure the deceased had clear title to all property; probate courts will also hear any claims of lenders and creditors against the estate.