[WSBAPT] Collection/Subrogation Effort - Post Death Accident

[Joshua McKarcher]

Mark,

You may (but don’t need to be, I promise 😉) thrilled to know I have no objection to your reasonable suggestion.

Nip it in the bud just to save yourself the future mail and hassle. Should take about 5 minutes out of the former PR’s life to nail that shut.

Provided you’re confident there is NO liability. Otherwise wait a couple more months until 2 years from date of death and then make the phone call.

Good luck! Best, Josh

Joshua D. McKarcher
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In my view (and Joshua please let me know if my suggestion is off the mark [insert smiley face]), I would advise the former Executor to contact the agency that sent the notice and tell them exactly what you told us here.  If they are unable to read the writing on the wall, then wait to see if they try to initiate any sort of suit.



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Subject: [WSBAPT] Collection/Subrogation Effort - Post Death Accident



Greetings List Members -



I had a probate, Decedent died in 2022. They just received a collection notice on behalf of GEICO for an accident 14 months after death.  There was only one vehicle, it was lawfully transferred (receipts from the DOL) - so it is impossible that my Decedent (or his vehicle) was involved.



The case has long since closed and I am not sure as to what advice to give the former Executor. Notice is being sent to the named person and not the Estate of.....simply throw away? return to sender as deceased? Attempt to reason with a collection agency?



Appreciate any thoughts on next steps.

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