Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
Probate:
Is a person that is not the Executor of the will responsible for any charges before the probate final?
Asked on 3/14/07, 8:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell
ELizabeth Powell PS Inc
Re: Probate:
The estate is responsible for the bills; that's why it is so critical that the estate be solvent.
The executor is not responsible for the debts of the estate, and other persons are also not responsible for the debts of the estate.
Hope this helps. Powell
Answered on 3/15/07, 12:21 am