Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
can we pay my brothers bills after he dies?
Asked on 7/22/09, 3:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
You can, and be reimbursed later from his estate, but if there's not enough money to reimburse you, you may have a problem. Also, if his estate doesn't have enough money to pay all the creditors, it is divided among them--other family members are not required to pay off his debts.
Answered on 7/22/09, 4:56 pm