Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Alaska
Up on my death
If I have debts when I die can my siblings be held responsible for there payment.
Asked on 12/20/04, 5:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Szender
Law Office of James R. Szender
Re: Up on my death
As a general rule, when you die, any debts that can't be paid off out of your estate die with you, with the possible exception that your heirs can be held responsible for your debts to the extent that they receive any funds or property as a result of your death.
Answered on 12/22/04, 7:30 pm