Can an executor close an estate without a creditor release? | NC

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Q: Can an executor finalize estate administration without the creditor’s satisfaction and release, and what are the risks if it’s missing? A: Usually, no — an executor should not try to close an estate if a creditor claim does not have clear proof that it was paid, settled, or rejected and fully resolved. If that release is missing, the court clerk may question the final account, require more…