Can an estate pay an unconfirmed insurance debt? | NC

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Q: Can an estate pay a balance on a deceased person's insurance policy if the insurer cannot confirm whether the debt is still owed? A: In North Carolina, the safer answer is no — not unless the debt is valid and documented. The personal representative should not use estate money just because an account looks unclear or someone says there may be a balance. The insurer should provide written…