[WSBAPT] Request from Creditor for DC & Letters

[Inge Fordham]

Colleagues:

Decedent had a credit card with BECU.  (He also had a checking account but the balance was nominal – and may now be overdrawn due to auto-scheduled payments).  I sent BECU a Notice to Creditors.  In response, BECU is requesting the certified death certificate (which is on file with the court) and the letters testamentary (also on file with the court, obviously).  I don’t believe I have any obligation to send BECU either document.  I could see reason to be more cooperative if the decedent had multiple accounts, PR needed access to a checking or savings account, etc. but that’s not the case.  What do you do in these situations?  I’m inclined to ignore the request (after notifying the client, of course).

Best regards,


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