Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: debt upon death

In Florida your title would be personal representative not executor. You would be responsible to see that debts of the deceased are paid from the assets of the deceased to the extent required by statute. You will not be responsible to pay any debts of the deceased with your own money.

Re: debt upon death

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No. The personal representative of an estate is responsible to administer the decedent's estate and to pay claims from the assets of the estate and not from his or her individual assets. You will have no personal liability unless you do something improper.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.