What Happens If a Spouse Files a Late Estate Claim? | NC

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Q: What happens if a surviving spouse files a claim against an estate after the creditor notice deadline has passed? A: It depends on what kind of claim was filed. If the surviving spouse is making a regular creditor claim for a debt owed by the person who died, that claim is usually barred if it was filed after the creditor deadline. But if the spouse is asking for a year's allowance, an…