Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Probate

My Father-in Law recently passed away. He had no will. He had a Discover card with around 10,000 built up on it. It was just in his name. He has 2 houses. One is unoccupied and they are giving it to my wife and I. It has a $10000 lean on it. We make the payments and it is Homesteaded. The other house my Mother in Law lives in and it is not homesteaded. My Question is, is she liable for the Discover Card Bill, and if I buy the house for $10000 or if I sell in her name will the Discover card people try and get money from that?


Asked on 8/30/07, 4:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Probate

Bottom line is that your father-in-law's estate is responsible for the bill. They don't care who gives them the money. Portions of both houses and any other assets he left behind comprise his estate.

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Answered on 8/30/07, 6:14 pm


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