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DECEDENT INFORMATION
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EXECUTOR / ADMINISTRATOR
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PUBLICATION DETAILS
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CREDITOR CLAIM DEADLINE (AUTO-CALCULATED)
CREDITOR DEADLINE (LATER OF TWO DATES)
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NEWSPAPER NOTICE PREVIEW
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OPEN CLAWDE VERSION →STATUTORY REFERENCE
G.S. 28A-14-1Notice to creditors
4 weeksPublish once/week × 4
3 monthsFrom first publication
18 monthsFrom date of death
Later dateControls deadline
AOC-E-206Official NC form
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the county
- Publish once a week for four consecutive weeks
- Creditor deadline is the later of: (1) 3 months from first publication, or (2) 18 months from date of death
- File the Proof of Publication with the Clerk of Superior Court after the last publication
FILING STEPS
- Submit notice to newspaper after Letters are issued
- Confirm first publication date with newspaper
- After 4th publication, obtain Affidavit of Publication from newspaper
- File Affidavit of Publication (Proof of Publication) with Clerk of Superior Court
- Retain copy in estate file
NEED AN ATTORNEY?
- Missed creditor notice deadlines can create personal liability for the executor
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