What happens to a creditor claim if the estate has enough funds? | NC

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Q: What happens to a creditor claim against an estate if there are enough funds in the decedent's accounts? A: If the claim was properly submitted, is valid, and the money is part of the probate estate, the personal representative will usually pay that claim from estate funds before making final distributions to heirs. But having enough money does not mean debts should be paid casually or…