[WSBAPT] "Ascertainable creditor"?

[Suzanne Lieberman]

Hello,

One more question.

Client is uncertain whether she is required to give notice to a creditor
that has sent a billing statement made out to the decedent's
condominium management company, but not to decedent or to decedent's estate
directly, and which charges she disputes. The bill references decedent's
unit number. The bill is for water mitigation damages that allegedly took
place during our heat wave in June but which client did not authorize
(client paid other water-damage bills related to her uncle's property prior
to the sale of the house, with invoices made out to the estate). Client is
not sure whether the condo association is covering these charges and
doesn't want to volunteer information during the notice period if it's not
required. Of course, she does if it is required.

Is the creditor considered "ascertainable" if Administrator is in receipt
of the bill, regardless of whether the bill is made out to the estate?

Best,

Suzanne Lieberman
CMS Law Firm LLC <http://cmslawfirm.com/>
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