Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Lot rent responsibililty upon death of owner of mobile home

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Your parents and other family members have no responsibility for unpaid debts of your sister. That being said, if she had any other assets, your family might wish to negotiate with the owners of the park to turn over the trailer to them in lieu of pursing any debt owed to them. An estate would need to be filed in Florida and the Personal Representative can execute the instruments for the transfer. All other assets, if any, can then be distributed according to Florida law.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Lot rent responsibililty upon death of owner of mobile home

Yes. Her estate, if any, is responsbile for debts.

Re: Lot rent responsibililty upon death of owner of mobile home

Your sister's debts are hers alone and not your parents. If your sister's estate is insolvent, meaning ther is no money to pay her debts, her estate can be probated on an insolvent basis with the creditors being notified that there is no money to pay the debts.