Can an estate challenge an inaccurate mortgage claim? | NC

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Q: Can a personal representative or the estate's lawyer challenge a mortgage claim if the balance does not look accurate? A: Yes. In probate, the estate does not have to accept a mortgage balance just because the lender submits it. The personal representative has a duty to review claims, protect estate assets, and pay only valid amounts. If the balance looks too high, the estate can ask for…