SETTLEMENT
OFINTESTATE
ESTATE
Jurisdictional Facts
A person
died
INTESTATE.
FILING OF THE
INITIATORY PLEADING
- PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
CONTENTS
OF PETITION
Names, Ages, and
Residences of Heirs
Probable Value and
Character of the Property
of the Estate
Name of the Person for
whom letters are prayed
NOTICE OF
HEARING
ISSUANCE OF
LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
An action to recover
real or personal
property, or an
interest therein, from
the estate, or to
enforce a lien thereon
Actions to recover
damages for an injury
to person or property,
real or personal
DEBTS
PUBLICATION
once a week for
3 consecutive
weeks
+
PERSONAL NOTICE to
known heirs and other
interested parties
LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
The appointment issued by a court to a
competent person to administer the estate
of a deceased who died without a will
provided such person accepts the trust and
gives a bond.
NON-MONEY
CLAIMS FILED
AGAINST THE
ADMINISTRATOR IN
AN ORDINARY
ACTION
FILING AND
APPROVAL OF
CLAIMS AGAINST
ESTATE
MONEY
CLAIMS
AGAINST THE
ESTATE
All claims for funeral
expenses
Expenses for last
sickness of decedent
NOTE: Must be filed within the time
limited in the notice, OTHERWISE
THEY ARE BARRED FOREVER.
ESTATE TAX
All claims for money
arising from contract
PAYMENTS OF
DEBTS AND
EXPENSES
DETERMINATION
OF HEIRS AND
DISTRIBUTION
CLOSURE
ADMINISTRATION
EXPENSES
Judgment for money
against the decedent
ALLOWANCE