Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Family Esate and a credit card bill
M father passed away and his only asset was stock in a small family held investment company. The stock went to his 2 children, and he has a large tax bill and 40,000.00 on Visa. Can we do something about the Visa reduce or erase?? BK for him personally???? Concerned son Bill
Asked on 6/26/08, 5:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Steele
Steele Law Firm
Re: Family Esate and a credit card bill
His assets have to pay off his debt prior to distributing those assets out to the beneficiaries. Dead people do not declare BK.
Answered on 6/26/08, 11:18 pm