If you are new to Smokeball and Workflows, review Workflows on specifics on how to create a workflow. It is simple to assign tasks to an attorney responsible, person assisting, or specific staff members.
Sample Decedents Estate Workflow
- Enter Date of Death (no due date)
- File original Will with the clerk (30 days after date of death/1 due)
- Present the Will for Probate: decline to act or show cause (on matter opening)
- 14 day Notices to all Interested Parties and Publish Notice (14 days before notice to heirs)
- 3 month Claims Period ends (3 months after publication of notice date)
- 6 month Probate Claims Period ends (6 months after publication of notice date)
- 6 month Will Contest Period (6 month after 3/preset will for probate)
- File the Decedent's Final Income Tax Return (no due date/ details should say due 4/15 of the following year of death and to enter at the beginning)
- 9 month from Date of Death (9 months after 1/date of death)
- 15 months from Date of Death (15 months after 1/date of death)
- 2 years from Date of Death (2 years after 1/date of death)