Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Utah

when a parent passes away and has left behind a large sum of debt, who is responsible for it?


Asked on 10/19/10, 7:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

The money to pay the debt comes from the deceased's estate. The heirs and families have no personal responsibility for the debt, unless they have guaranteed it. What ever assets are in the estate should be used to pay the debts.

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Answered on 10/25/10, 8:52 am


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