Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
bills
Who's responsable for debts when parents die. Credit cards etc.
Asked on 12/07/06, 4:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
Re: bills
If both parents are dead then the estate is responsible for debts. The heirs and legatees are not responsible for the debts. The debts are ahead of the heirs and legatees in order of payment.
Answered on 12/07/06, 6:24 pm