Can a Debt Collector Seek Estate Money After Death? | NC

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Q: Can a debt collector seek money from estate assets after someone dies? A: Yes. In North Carolina, a debt collector can seek payment from estate assets after someone dies, but only if the debt is valid, the claim is properly presented, and the claim is not barred by the probate deadline. The collector should deal with the appointed personal representative, such as the administrator named in…