Publish a legally valid estate notice to creditors in minutes
Professionals and estate executors must post a notice to creditors — for any estate, no matter the size.
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Why do I need to post a notice to creditors?
A notice to creditors should be published for every estate, no matter the size. Here’s why:
Legal requirement
Executors are legally required to publish a notice to creditors online
Limits estate liabilities
Publishing a notice removes the ability of creditors of an estate to come forward after the notice period
Reduces executor liabilities
If a notice to creditors is not published and estate assets are distributed, the executor can be personally liable to the creditors
How does publishing a notice work?
Publishing is quick and easy with Estateably
FAQs
Should I post a public notice to creditors for an estate?
Every estate executor or professional should publish a notice to creditors to protect themselves from personal liability. As an executor, if you do not advertise for creditors and the deceased has an outstanding debt, the creditor can sue you for the full amount of the debt.
Who can use Estateably to publish a notice?
Any Estateably user (including lawyers, law clerks, trust officers, accountants, individual estate executors) can publish a notice in minutes.
Do I need to create an Estateably account?
Yes, to be able to publish a public notice you must have an account. Professionals can create an account by contacting sales@estateably.com.
How much does publishing a probate notice using the integration cost?
The cost to publish a probate notice through the Public Notices integration consists of two parts the publishing fee (which can vary) and the administration fee of $165.00.
Can I select a Newspaper?
No, the system will automatically select the Newspaper for your county.
What format does my document have to be in?
To upload a document, your file must be in PDF or DOCX format.
How long does it take to publish a probate notice through the Public Notice integration?
Notices can take between 4-6 business days to publish. If your notice has not been published within this timeframe, please contact notices@estateably.com.
Why has my notice been cancelled?
If you have missed your invoice due date, the system cancels your request and you will have to start the process over again.
If there is a problem who do I contact?
Email notices@estateably.com.
How will I know my notice has been approved?
The system will automatically send you an in app message and email the user on the file to let them know that the notice has been approved.
How do I view a notice once it has been published?
Once your legal notice has been published on the Public Notices website, return to the Public Notices tab in your file and click View Public Notice. You will be redirected to the Public Notices website to view your notice.
Has my notice only been published on the Estateably’s Public Notices website?
Your notice will be published and accessible on Estateably’s Public Notices website, the designated Newspaper website and any Column.us website.
Once my notice has been published can I make changes?
No, once your notice has been published it can no longer be modified.
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