Legal Question in Elder Law in California
Pay debt
As my mother's caregiver and one who had power of attorney, do I still have to pay her bills even though she is deceased?
Asked on 11/16/08, 7:28 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: Pay debt
You can't, unless you have some other authority. If your mother has assets, then only the personal representative of her estate or trustee of her trust can pay the debts using her estate funds.
Answered on 11/17/08, 6:35 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: Pay debt
No. The estate itself is responsible.
Answered on 11/16/08, 7:55 pm
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