[WSBAPT] Cutting off claims of decedent's medical providers

[Roger Hawkes]

My experience has been that creditors of a decedent will settle their claim quickly and easily.  Don't fear them.

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Diane J. Kiepe
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 6:11 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Cutting off claims of decedent's medical providers

Jon,

I have heard varying thoughts on this.  I actually heard one presentation where they claimed they thought as an attorney sending notice to people you just think may be creditors you open yourself up to claims by the PR because they are not known.

I personally only ask about known creditors otherwise I think it's a slipper slope - do you open a wallet and give direct notice to ever credit card because it may have been used?   I don't, we check the mail and do our best.

I am curious what other's have to say and certainly acknowledge one size does not fit all.


Diane J. Kiepe
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Cutting off claims of decedent's medical providers

Listmates,
Medical bills sometimes arrive many months after the death of a decedent.  When representing a PR, is it a good practice to mail a Probate Notice to Creditors directly to the decedent's medical providers (or at least as many as can be discovered by the PR) to cut off their claims against the estate?

Sincerely,
Jon M. Fritzler
Attorney at Law
717 E. 22nd St.
Vancouver, WA 98666
Tel. 360.818.4431
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