Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Philippines
Are the surviving children liable in paying the debt incurred by parents?
Asked on 6/03/11, 1:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE
No. The one liable is the estate of the deceased parents. The creditors can sue the estate or initiate a claim in case there is a settlement of intestate estate of your parents.
Answered on 6/11/11, 9:23 pm