Section 12200.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 12200.
in effectThe 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.
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