How can a creditor tell if an estate can pay claims? | NC

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Q: How can a creditor find out whether an estate has enough assets to pay filed claims? A: In North Carolina, the creditor should start with the estate file at the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the probate case is open. Ask for the estate file number, the name of the personal representative, and the date the personal representative qualified. The most important early document is…