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<DIV><FONT size=4>costs of last illness had a priority over general creditors...
(but I haven’t reviewed the statute for a long time), but I would reject it as
untimely and see what happens. (but keep $250 back for awhile).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=jrmcentee@gmail.com>Rich
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:05 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [WSBAPT] Late filed Creditor Claim</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>I figure that this is an easy question, but I have not dealt with it before
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<DIV>Just received a formal creditor claim for approximately $250.00 from a
collection agent for a medical provider who provided treatment supposedly for
the decedent’s last illness. According to the PR and other family members who
regularly check the decedent’s house and mailings, this is the first contact
that they have received, there have been no prior billing statements. First
publication of Notice to Creditors was the end of January. So the claim period
expired over a month before the claim was mailed. </DIV>
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<DIV>My question: what to do with the late filed claim? Ignore it, deny it,
contact the claimant, something else?</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks in advance for the advice.</DIV>
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<DIV>Best regards</DIV>
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