Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Survivor Responsibility

Not unless they actually charged items using her credit card.

Re: Survivor Responsibility

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The estate of the decedent is responsible for any debts incurred by your mother in law prior to her death up to the value of the estate. Beneficiaries have no individual responsibility unless they also agreed to be responsible for the same account.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.