The Probate Attorney for the personal representative may directly notify the unsecured creditors of the estate about the pending matter and require them to present their claim within four months of the notice. If an unsecured creditor of a Harris County Probate estate receives a proper notice and does not file their claim within the required time period the personal representative may be able to refuse their claim.

This notice may be sent at any time before the administration is closed. The notice must include:

(1) the dates of issuance of letters held by the representative;

(2) the address to which claims may be presented; and

(3) an instruction of the representative’s choice that the claim be addressed in care of:

(A) the representative;

(B) the representative’s attorney; or

(C) “Representative, Estate of ” (naming the estate)

If you need assistance with a Harris County Probate Estate speak with a Harris County Probate Attorney today.