Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

guardian legal obligations

My mother is now residing in an Alh. center because of dementia. When I when went through her papers I found she owed over 10,000. in credit card debt. My mother has no money to pay these debts. Am I as her legal guardian and power of attorney under legal obligation to pay these debts.


Asked on 11/28/03, 11:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: guardian legal obligations

No. You may become responsible for debts of your mother's estate only if you, personally as guardian and attorney-in-fact, negligently incur the debt in violation of your fiduciary duty.

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Answered on 11/28/03, 12:49 pm


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