Can people try to collect from an estate that was settled 3 years ago?

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Can people try to collect from an estate that was settled 3 years ago?

My sister died 3 years ago and I was executor. We went through probate and had something filed in the newspaper about anyone collecting debt, etc. I just received a bill from the ambulance people after 3 years. They say I have 5 days to pay or it will affect my credit. What do I do? Can they do this? The estate was settled long ago.

Asked on August 6, 2012 under Estate Planning, Texas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

How can it affect your credit?  Isn't it your sister's name on the bill?  Generally speaking, if you followed procedure properly and gave proper notice then they are precluded from collecting. Tell them that plain and simple and if they attempt to place any dunning notice in your name you will take legal action against them .  Good luck.


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