Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Heirs responsibility

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Re: Heirs responsibility

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Yes and No. Heirs are responsible for paying credit card debt of the decedent but only up to the amount of their inheritance if a claim was properly filed in a timely fashion by the creditor.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Heirs responsibility

A deceased person's estate and/or living trust is liable for the debts of the decedent. Beyond that, heirs should have no liability for such debts unless they were personally reponsible for them.