Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

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My father in law is almost 81 and in declining physical health. Several years ago, he and his ex-wife (mother in law) moved into a new mobile home - the main reason for this was that she couldn't qualify for the loan without his income, so his name is on the loan. He has about $6k in credit card debt plus a couple of small medical bills, but nothing in the way of "assets". His only income is Social Security. He has a life insurance policy for $5k.

Question is - could a creditor try to force a sale of the home to pay debts after his death? I don't expect him to see the year out and would like to avoid a mess happening if possible.


Asked on 5/23/11, 10:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kurt Seidler Law Offices of Kurt A. Seidler APC

Only if the creditor filed to probate his estate.

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Answered on 5/31/11, 12:29 pm


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