after a death how long to file a will.?

Answer 1

After the decedent's death, as soon as a reasonable search can be done. If the decedent made plans, told the executor about the will, told the executor about the attorney who drafted the will if it was done by an attorney, the executor's job will be easier. On the other hand, if the executor had not spoken to the decedent about the will, found the will in the decedent's house or office after his death, then the executor will need to figure out if there are assets in the decedent's estate and then hire an attorney in the decedent's state of residence, as well as in any other state in which the decedent had property, to help administer the estate. The cost of administering the estate, including attorney, accountant, appraisers, stock broker, are paid for by the estate. It's not supposed to be the executor's expense, unless he messes up.

Answer 2

Not a Lawyer here, and each state may have different laws in effect, but I would say the general rule of thumb is, file a will before you pass away, or do you mean present a valid notarized will to ???