What Should I Do With a Creditor Bill After Opening an Estate? | NC

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Q: What should I do if a creditor sends a bill after an estate has been opened? A: Do not ignore the bill or pay it automatically. Keep the bill and delivery records in the estate file, then determine whether it is a timely, properly presented, and valid claim under North Carolina law. A claim generally should be in writing and identify the creditor, the amount requested, the basis of the debt,…