GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Estate Administration Period Statistics
Estate administration periods can vary significantly based on the complexity and size of the estate, typically ranging from several months to a few years.
In this post, we will explore a range of statistics related to estate administration, shedding light on various factors that influence the duration and complexity of this process. From the average length of the administration period to the prevalence of wills among different demographics, these statistics provide valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in estate planning and administration.
Statistic 1
"On average, the estate administration period lasts from 9 to 24 months."
Statistic 2
"Around 60% of Americans do not have a will, which can significantly extend the estate administration period."
Statistic 3
"38% of people choose a family member to administrate their estate, which can affect the length of the administration period."
Statistic 4
"Increasing trend of 36% of Americans now create online wills, speeding up the estate administration process."
Statistic 5
"By the year 2050, it is estimated $30 trillion wealth will transfer to Millennials extending the future estate administration period."
Statistic 6
"17% of people die without a will, known as dying intestate, often leading to longer estate administration periods."
Statistic 7
"In 5% of probate cases, a dispute arises which can significantly increase the estate administration period."
Statistic 8
"The average estate tax levied on assets can be as high as 40%, extending the administration period."
Statistic 9
"Issues with estate taxes affect up to 680,000 estates annually, often delaying the estate administration period."
Statistic 10
"In the USA, nearly 2.8 million people die each year, resulting in a significant number of estate administrations."
Statistic 11
"The largest estate ever administered was that of John D. Rockefeller at $13.4 billion."
Statistic 12
"It was found that approximately 30% of probate cases required more than two years to settle."
Statistic 13
"In the UK, it was found that 45% of adults do not have a will, potentially increasing the estate administration period."
Statistic 14
"78% of millennials do not have a will, suggesting future estate administration complexities."
Statistic 15
"An estimated 40% of probate processes result in family disputes, contributing to lengthy estate administration periods."