Can a creditor act against an estate for unpaid medical bills? | NC

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Q: Can a creditor open or take action against an estate over unpaid medical bills? A: Yes — a creditor can usually pursue unpaid medical bills after someone dies, but the claim is generally against the estate, not against surviving relatives just because they are family. If no estate has been opened, the creditor may ask for a personal representative or collector to be appointed so the claim can…