death

May 3, 2018

Probate Creditors: Are you liable for your deceased loved one’s debts?

When a loved one dies, one of the first questions spouses and children have is “Am I liable for the deceased person’s debts?” The answer, generally, is “no.” Heirs and next of kin do not have personal liability for the deceased person’s debts.  However, the deceased individual’s estate may be liable for properly-presented claims. In […]