After the claim is presented, the executor investigates the validity of the debt or claim. If it is valid, then it is paid. If the executor denies the claim, then the creditor must file a law suit against the…
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The executor or administrator must pay the debts of the decedent. However, the debts may not be known. Thus, creditors must send written notice to the executor/administrator of the claim. The executor can then determine the validity of the…
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Typically, the estate administration process takes approximately six months to one year. More complicated estates may take longer. The timetable for various tasks is as follows: One month – file the will and have the fiduciary appointed (i.e., the fiduciary…
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