In Re Estate of Elken

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Lorry Larson appeals from a district court order denying his claims against the estate of Gilbert Elken, Jr. We conclude the district court misapplied the law in deciding Larson’s claims against the estate were untimely because he was not a reasonably ascertainable creditor under N.D.C.C. § 30.1-19-01. We hold Larson was a reasonably ascertainable creditor, and we remand for further proceedings on his claims.

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[¶ 2] In February 1999, the trustees of the Orrie E. Larson and Dorothy E. Larson Trust granted Elken a life estate in a house in Mayville, with a remainder to…