Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Parents debts

If one parent dies are the children eepected to pay off all debt? If parents' do not have a will, life insurence, or any other type of estate are their children responsible?


Asked on 11/25/05, 6:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: Parents debts

Hello. No. The children are not expected to

pay off debts of parent. However, an estate

should be opened to allow creditors to make

a claim against the estate. This is a 3 step

process. I will be happy to answer any related

questions.

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Answered on 11/27/05, 5:11 am


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