What happens if an estate disputes a creditor claim? | NC

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Q: What happens if an estate disputes a creditor claim? A: The estate does not automatically have to pay it. The personal representative may ask the creditor for documents, payment records, an affidavit, or other proof that the debt is valid and still owed. The parties may negotiate, or they may agree in writing to refer the dispute to as many as three neutral decision-makers. The personal…