What to do about a debt of an estate?
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What to do about a debt of an estate?
I am the PR of my mother’s estate. I published a “Notice to Creditors” which gave them until April 6th to file a claim. I received a bill in June for a date of service of October 22nd of the previous year. My mother died on that date and I was with her every moment from the night before, so I know she did not receive any services from the infectious disease doctors on that date. I sent a copy of the affidavit of the Notice to Creditors to the practice and now they have become very aggressive. Am I obligated to pay?
Asked on August 3, 2013 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If you properly filed the Notice to Creditors and the notice period closed then I think that you are in the clear. Plus as the PR you have every right to contest what you believe to be a bogus bill. Good luck.
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