Can an estate dispute a foreclosure deficiency claim? | NC

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Q: What happens if a creditor files a claim for more than the estate may actually owe after a foreclosure sale? A: The estate should not automatically pay the amount as filed. Under North Carolina probate law, the personal representative can require proof of the real balance. That means asking for the loan documents, payment history, foreclosure sale accounting, credits from the sale, fees,…