It is worth noting that there is no timeframe on when beneficiaries will receive their entitlement. Debts must all be paid prior to any distribution of funds and large assets such as property may need to be sold. An executor does not have to distribute the Will until one year has passed since the individual passed away however this could actually take much longer. They should certainly not make distributions any earlier than 6 months after the Grant of Probate has been issued as this is the timeframe for any claim being brought against the estate. On average, it can take up to two years for the estate to be completely administered.