Can an estate negotiate or dispute a creditor claim before paying it? | NC

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Q: Can an estate negotiate or dispute a creditor claim before paying it? A: Yes. In North Carolina, an estate’s personal representative may investigate, negotiate, partially reject, or fully reject a creditor claim before paying it. The representative should first confirm that the claim was submitted on time and includes the amount owed, the basis for the debt, and the creditor’s contact…