Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
unsecured debt after someone dies
My father recently passed away. Are my siblings and I responsible for his credit card debt and to pay off his vehicles?
Asked on 4/07/07, 10:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: unsecured debt after someone dies
No. His estate is responsible (assets to be liquidated to pay off debts). If no assets, then the creditors are out of luck.
Answered on 4/08/07, 7:11 am