Wickham v. Wickham

VAN CISE, Judge.

Donald R. Wickham appeals the trial court’s disallowance of his claim against his deceased wife’s estate as untimely filed. We reverse.

As provided in § 15-12-803, C.R.S. 1973 (1982 Cum.Supp.), claims are barred unless presented within the time set in a proper notice to creditors. Section 15-12-804(1), C.R.S.1973, pertaining to the manner of presentation of claims, states in pertinent part that:

“A claimant against a decedent’s estate may deliver or mail to the personal representative a written statement of the claim ... or may file a written statement of the claim ... with the…