I read on a surrogate's website that creditors going after a deceased person's debt can only make a claim against the estate no more than 9 months after the date of death. I really need to know if that is a law. I was also told by many creditors that if I send them a copy of the death certificate, they will close the claim since no one is financially responsible for her. Now, if I get a confirmation letter saying that the debt was settled and closed, by law, can they still sue the estate if any money winds up coming up in her estate?

Debt's againist the estate can be filed as long as it remains open, even after 9 months.