Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

my father just recently passed away and left behind a ton of debt. about 40 thousand on credit cards that wereonly in his name and some loans that were in his name. i understand that my mother is responsible with anything that has her name but is she responsible for the other debt? she does reside in texas which i know is a community state. what happens to the debt and can her house get taken away? my father does not own anything under his name soley.


Asked on 8/22/10, 11:43 am

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

Your mother is not responsible for his debts and her home is not in danger as it is exempt from most debts .other than property taxes/ home improvement loans....and IRS if any..but such debts are not collectable generally..

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Answered on 8/27/10, 2:20 pm


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