Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Michigan

estate question

my mom passed away last oct, she had no will, no one was appointed to her estate. only thing she had is her house, theres $40000 owed on it, she does have some medical bills & a credit card bill ( $4000 ) my question is, are myself & my sister responceable for these bills, and can the credit card company put any kind of lein on the house.


Asked on 2/25/08, 12:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart Collis Collis, Griffor & Hendra, PC

Re: estate question

If the credit card companies have judgments, they can put a lien on the house. The house cannot be transferred into yours and your sister's name until you open a probate estate. Can you take over the mortgage?

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Answered on 2/25/08, 12:28 pm


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