Can an executor deal directly with a creditor? | NC

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Q: Can an executor deal directly with a creditor if a law office employee is not yet authorized to speak for the estate? A: Yes — the executor, or personal representative, is the person with authority to act for the estate and can usually contact the creditor directly. The executor should confirm who currently owns the claim and ask for the claim in writing, including the amount owed, the basis…