Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
My brother passed away in texas and left me as beneficiary on payable on death of his bank account. am i resposible for all bills owed
Asked on 10/02/14, 10:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
No. Creditors must file a claim against the estate and must be paid through the estate. POD bank accounts, insurance policies and retirement benefits pass outside of the estate.
Answered on 10/03/14, 6:32 am
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