Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Responsible for all debts

My younger sister is executive of my fathers will. She is named in the will to recieve his house. Is she responsible for all of his debts? Can she have everything removed from the house even if the house has not gone through probate?

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Asked on 6/27/05, 5:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Responsible for all debts

Your father's estate is responsible for his debts, not the executor. But if she takes property of the estate without paying the debts, then she will become personally liable.

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Answered on 6/28/05, 12:42 pm


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