[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Probate of Claims Expiration — [Estate Name/Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the matter of probating claims against the estate of [Deceased's Full Name] filed with the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina. As the personal representative of the above-mentioned estate, I want to inform you about the expiration of the claims period and the procedures related to the probate of claims. In accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, an estate goes through a probate process to ascertain the validity of claims made against it. This process involves a set time frame during which potential creditors are given an opportunity to submit their claims and request payment from the estate. This notification marks the beginning of this claims period. The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court requires all claims against an estate to be filed with their office within three months from the date of this letter, as stipulated by Section 28A-19-3 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Claims submitted after this deadline may not be considered in the distribution of assets from the estate. It is crucial to adhere to this timeline to ensure proper settlement of creditor claims. To facilitate the probate of claims, please provide the following information and submit your claim to the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court: 1. Your full legal name and contact information. 2. Detailed documentation supporting the nature and validity of your claim. 3. The amount you are seeking from the estate. 4. Any other relevant information or supporting documents. Once your claim has been submitted, the Clerk of Superior Court will review and consider its validity in the context of the estate's assets and liabilities. Following the review, the Clerk will provide notice of the status of your claim and any subsequent actions regarding its payment or denial. For additional information or assistance in preparing and submitting your claim, please contact the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court directly at [Clerk's Phone Number] or [Clerk's Email Address]. We encourage you to treat this matter with urgency to ensure the thorough examination of your claim and avoid the possibility of losing your rights to potential payment. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Relationship to the Estate]