Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

estate

am I responsible for my parents debt when they die?


Asked on 3/06/07, 9:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: estate

As a general rule, a child is not responsible payment of a deceased parent's debt from the child's own assets.

See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 3/06/07, 10:07 am
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: estate

No, you shouldn't be. However, the collection agencies may still come after you and if that happens, I suggest you get an attorney.

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Answered on 3/07/07, 1:56 pm


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