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Which Estate Debts Should a Personal Representative Pay? | NC
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Q: How does a personal representative decide which debts an estate should pay? A: In North Carolina, the personal representative first determines whether each claim was submitted on time, is properly documented, and is legally enforceable. Valid claims are then paid according to the priority established by law — not according to which creditor asked first. Administration expenses and applicable…