What should an executor do if a collector no longer has it? | NC

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Q: What should an executor or probate attorney do if a creditor claim lists a collector that says it no longer handles the account? A: Do not pay or reject the claim blindly. The safer step is to verify who currently owns or services the debt, and ask for written proof showing the basis of the claim, the amount owed, and who has authority to collect it. That can include an updated statement,…