Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Deceased Persons Debt

My sister passed away last year and now I am starting to get ''her'' bills (utility, credit cards, medical, etc.) stating that if I do not pay off her bills that I will be reported to collection agencies, etc. Am I legally responsible for her debts? Do I have to pay off someone elses debt just because we were related? We did not live together nor did I co-sign for her on anything.


Asked on 6/28/08, 12:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: Deceased Persons Debt

All debts should be paid by her estate in probate for assets, if any. None by you or anyone else. You may have a right to unfair collection practices.

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Answered on 6/28/08, 7:31 pm


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