The statute bars claims not presented within a defined period after notice or after death, operating independently of ordinary limitations periods. It is generally not subject to tolling or equitable extension.
Some statutes include an outer limit running from death regardless of notice.
Alternative Names:
Non-Claim Period|Claims Bar Statute
Why it Matters?
Outer limits running from death apply regardless of whether notice was given, which caps exposure on estates where the representative never published notice, and those periods are frequently one to two years. The statute also bars claims that were not yet mature at the time, which reaches contingent liabilities including contribution and indemnity claims. Filing a protective claim preserves rights on unmatured obligations.
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Do outer limits apply without notice?
What about unmatured claims?
