Does an estate have to pay a deceased person's credit card debt? | NC

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Q: Does an estate have to pay a deceased person's credit card debt? A: Generally, yes. In North Carolina, an estate must pay a valid and timely credit card claim—but only from estate assets and only after administration costs, applicable allowances, and higher-priority claims. Credit card debt is usually a general unsecured claim in the lowest payment class. Before paying, the personal…