Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

I am the executor of an estate. All creditors were noticed, but only two have filed claims. Now that real property is sold and there is cash, can I pay all the creditors, even if they have not filed claims?


Asked on 3/25/15, 1:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Len Tillem Tillem McNichol & Brown

You are obligated to pay off known creditors, even without a creditor claim having been filed, as long as you do not dispute the debt. So just write some checks.

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Answered on 3/25/15, 1:53 pm


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