Can a debt collector pursue estate assets before probate? | NC

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Q: Can a debt collector pursue payment from estate assets if the estate is not open yet? A: Usually, no. A debt collector generally cannot force payment from estate assets until someone is officially appointed to handle the estate. For most ordinary unsecured debts, like loans or credit cards, the claim usually has to go through the probate process. That means a written claim is presented to the…