Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
probated will
if my father had credit card debts. and i was appointed executor of estate, does this make me responsible for his outstanding debts if there is not enough to pay after the assets are added up?
Asked on 1/15/07, 5:01 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: probated will
No. The only way you could be responsible as executor is if you made a distribution according to the will without first paying the debts of the estate.
Answered on 1/15/07, 6:00 pm
Lewis Palomino
Law Office of Lewis Palomino
Re: probated will
An executor of an estate may not be held personally liable for the debts of the estate by sole virtue of managing being executor.
Answered on 1/16/07, 1:02 am
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