Creditors of the estate may present their claim  to the personal representative at any time before the estate is closed if suit on the claim has not been barred by the general statutes of limitation. However, if the Executor or Administrator’s probate attorney sent a valid direct notice to the creditor then their claim must be presented within four months of when they received the notice or the claim is barred.

Even if the personal representative allows a claim against the Harris County Probate Estate that is otherwise barred, the probate court is required to disapprove the claim if the court is satisfied that the claim is properly barred.

If you need help with a probate estate speak with a Harris County Probate Attorney.