If my mother died without a Will 4 months ago and her estate is now in probate, do I need to contact her creditors and notify them of this?

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If my mother died without a Will 4 months ago and her estate is now in probate, do I need to contact her creditors and notify them of this?

What bills are required to be paid from her estate (i.e. credit cards utilities and medical bills)?

Asked on March 15, 2012 under Estate Planning, Louisiana

Answers:

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

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss.  If your Mother died with out a Will it is known as intestate and the intestacy statutes in your state will apply. As the personal representative you have a fiduciary obligation to notify creditors of her passing.  There are certain priorites for debt and debt payment and you can negotiate debt on behalf of the estate.  Please get help here as doing it wrong could cause you personal liability.  Good luck.


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