You are required to publish a notice to creditors in a newspaper printed in the county where the Letters Testamentary were issued.  The notice must state that all persons having a claim against the estate being administered must present such claim or claims within a particular amount of time prescribed by law.  This notice must be published one time and proof of the notice must be provided through an affidavit of the publisher.  This notice to creditors must be filed with the court within one month after receiving Letters Testamentary.  You also must give notice to all known secured creditors.  This notice must be given within two months after receiving Letters Testamentary.  You may, but are not required to give notice to unsecured creditors.  Even though this notice is not required, it is sometimes a good idea.  Because these notices to creditors have very specific requirements, you should seek the assistance of an attorney in preparing and sending these notices.

Last updated on January 6, 2011 by Glenn Karisch