Can I file a creditor claim before the notice to creditors? | NC

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Q: Can I file a creditor claim against an estate before the notice to creditors is published? A: Yes—you generally can. Once the estate has a qualified personal representative, meaning an executor or administrator has been officially appointed, you can present your creditor claim even if the notice to creditors has not been published yet. Filing early does not waive your rights, and it can help…