Can a Credit Card Judgment Become an Estate Claim? | NC

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Q: Can a credit card judgment become a claim against a deceased person's estate? A: Yes. In North Carolina, a valid, unpaid, and enforceable credit card judgment may support a claim against the debtor’s estate. The creditor usually must submit a written claim by the applicable probate deadline. The personal representative should not rely only on an electronic docket entry. They should confirm…