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.

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Answered on 4/08/07, 7:11 am


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