The man who owed me $3500 has died.

@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

Is this a County thing?

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

@andriaperry Thank you. I will attempt to do this. My attorney fiend must be out of town.

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Angie

@andriaperry (117141)

• Anniston, Alabama

12 Oct 19

@TheHorse Yes and that is why it takes 6 months or more to probate a will, so the debt collectors can file, it cost nothing here in Alabama.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472097)

• Switzerland

12 Oct 19

If you have documents to prove that he owes you money, send them to your friend lawyer because you can get your money.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472097)

• Switzerland

13 Oct 19

@TheHorse It surely works differently in your country than in Italy or here in Switzerland.

@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

Thanks for the info. Looks like I have to find the "probate office" in his City or County.

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Michelle

@infatuatedbby (94914)

• United States

12 Oct 19

No , never dealt with this situation but hope you get your $ back!

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Michelle

@infatuatedbby (94914)

• United States

12 Oct 19

@TheHorse

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

Thank you. I hope so too.

@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

@infatuatedbby I'm sure I'll post about it.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

12 Oct 19

Like Andria said. If you have a bill or something that will help a lot to prove he owed you.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

12 Oct 19

@TheHorse That will help a lot. The only way they cant really pay is by not filling his will and that often is not an option. The only other way is to prove there is not enough money for everyone if he owes a lot.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

@wolfgirl569 I bet he has a lot of "creditors" (is that the right word)? When he owed people money, he tended to ignore their emails and calls.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

I do have that. And, fortunately, I sent copies to my "attorney" periodically as the debt increased.

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Mike

@Mike197602 (15512)

• United Kingdom

12 Oct 19

Depends if he has assets. Over here you'd contact the executor and claim against the estate. Probably will take a long time.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

That's OK (long time). I don't "need" the money. But it would be nice to have it.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

17 Oct 19

@TheHorse Maybe explain the situation to whoever is reading the will to the family and see if there is some way you can get the rest of the money.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

17 Oct 19

It sounds like going to the probate office is the way to go.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

18 Oct 19

@Hannihar I did a bit of research about it today and will do more tomorrow. Right now I pretend it's the Sabbath. Except I'm on computer and intend to play some guitar tonight.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

17 Oct 19

@TheHorse Maybe a place to check out.

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Jaymie Suh

@cherriefic (10399)

• Philippines

14 Oct 19

That's a lot of money he owes you. You really need a professional for that.

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Jaymie Suh

@cherriefic (10399)

• Philippines

18 Oct 19

@TheHorse At least you know the actions you need to do. Good luck!

Jellybelly

@CookieMonster46 (13454)

• United States

12 Oct 19

I assume you have proof he owes it right? you should be able to make a claim on it, once it has been announced. I thought there is something that gets put in the newspaper, so any creditors, can collect from any money he has left behind.

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Jellybelly

@CookieMonster46 (13454)

• United States

12 Oct 19

@TheHorse yes keep on it.

@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

I am not sure how this kind of thing works, but over the last two years, I have sant several emails to my attorney friend, with the "amount owing" attached, just in case something like this might happen.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

@CookieMonster46 I am glad to hear that. I ill call my attorney again. I am assuming she is out of town.

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rakski

@rakski (126010)

• Philippines

12 Oct 19

never been in this kind of situation but I am hoping you will be able to get pay

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rakski

@rakski (126010)

• Philippines

12 Oct 19

@TheHorse good to know that

@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

Thank you. I hope so too. I've done a lot of my attorney friend, so I know she would go the "extra mile" to make sure I was made "whole."

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Thelma

@thelme55 (77167)

• Germany

12 Oct 19

Sorry to hear about that. I hope you will still get your money from those who inherits his estate or so.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

I'll do what I can. It will be interesting to see what happens.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Oct 19

@thelme55 Thanks,Thelma. I'm sure I'll write about what happens.

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Thelma

@thelme55 (77167)

• Germany

13 Oct 19

@TheHorse Good luck!

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (87854)

• Bangalore, India

12 Oct 19

Oh! that is bad. I have never been in such situation. Hope you get to recover your money. It's a decent amount.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

I wait response from my friend. My hunch is that she's on a cruise somewhere. Feh.

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (87854)

• Bangalore, India

12 Oct 19

@TheHorse I hope you get to hear from her soon.

Simone

@Janet357 (75646)

•

12 Oct 19

no, this is kinda unusual. yes, you may ask those who administer his account

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

I'm trying to contact my attorney friend who specializes in wills and trusts, but she must be out of town.

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Simone

@Janet357 (75646)

•

13 Oct 19

@TheHorse update us on this hope you it.will be.resolved. it.is a huge amount of.money.

Michelle Renee Kidwell

@Michellekidwell (29427)

• Sonora, California

12 Oct 19

I hope you are able to collect what he owes you!

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

I'm sure I'll post about it. I can't figure out why my attorney friend, for whom I have done many incredible things, has not responded to my email to her. She must be out of town, which sucks.

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Michelle Renee Kidwell

@Michellekidwell (29427)

• Sonora, California

12 Oct 19

@TheHorse That’s not cool, it would have only taken a moment of her time!

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

@Michellekidwell This is true. Our relationship is not very balanced. She was the inspiration behind Moth Song, the first song I ever posted to YouTube.

Clint Perry

@cperry2 (5608)

• Newport, Oregon

12 Oct 19

Your attorney (or you) can file a claim against the estate. The executor is responsible for clearing debts of the deceased. If there are sufficient funds for the estate to pay all the debts then you will get paid. If not???

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

He lived in squalor, and was a hoarder. But I believe he owns a house, so he should have some assets. Do you know how quickly I have to act?

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

17 Oct 19

@cperry2 It appears that there is a "probate office" that handles such matters.

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Clint Perry

@cperry2 (5608)

• Newport, Oregon

13 Oct 19

@TheHorse I am no lawyer and not real familiar with California laws, but my suggestion would be to file a claim as quickly as possible. You will need to find out who the executor is and send them a copy of your invoice or contract and do it with a return receipt requested card attached so they have to sign for it. That way you will have some proof that they have received it. But you might find you need to go to small claims court to get a judgement against the estate. I really don't know. I suggest asking an attorney. They will not take the case since it is so little money but many do offer a free consult.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160952)

• United States

12 Oct 19

You have already received the advice I would have given. I hope you get some results.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Oct 19

Thanks. We'll see what happens!

piya84

@piya84 (2580)

• India

17 Oct 19

Happened with me once.One of my friend took money from me and suddenly passed away. I informed his mom.She was very honest women.She immediately returned it to me. I luckily i never have to go through the hassle of legal system.

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@TheHorse (220225)

• Walnut Creek, California

18 Oct 19

I'm glad you were spared having to deal with the legal system.

Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23404)

• United Kingdom

12 Oct 19

IF he owed you that amount of money then technically if you can supply the proof to his executors then yes they should pay up but if he has no money and his possessions are of little value then it looks like you have learnt the hard way! Here is a note for you. Don't be so nice in the future. Pay up when the work is done or wait until you can pay for it. Harsh but you are too kind!

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