Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

I shared a joint bank account with my room-mate for use with bills. She passed away last month and I need to know if I will be held responsible for her debts since my name was on the checks as well as hers. I was NOT on her credit cards. She had no life insurance and no family. Please advise.

I live in Illinois. Thank you, Nita


Asked on 12/25/10, 5:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cyndi Perez Trostin

You are only responsible for debts that you co-signed. The fact that you are on a joint checking account should not make you liable for any of her debts.

Good luck to you.

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Answered on 12/31/10, 9:19 am


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