Claims must generally be filed within two years of the date of death. Surviving family members may be consumed with grief and the difficult task of putting their lives back in order after the loss of a loved one, and personal representatives may be occupied with the myriad tasks of inventorying and settling a person’s estate: resolving claims, paying taxes, managing investments, etc.
It is crucial not to miss the filing deadline. Failing to meet the applicable statute of limitations can mean the heirs or personal representative(s) will be kept from pursuing their valid wrongful death claims.
