What Are Creditor Claims?

If the decedent had debts at the time of their passing, any “reasonably ascertainable creditor” should be notified of the probate matter. The attorney takes care of this notification during the probate process. “Reasonably ascertainable creditors” are determined by review of the decedent’s incoming bills, any bills already received by the decedent prior to their passing, review of the bank statements or check books, etc.