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are children liable for deceased parents debts?

April 26, 2017children debts deceased liable Parents

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are children liable for deceased parents debts?

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No, children are not responsible for the debts of their parents. However, if deceased parents left behind any property whatsoever, their estate would be responsible for paying their debts. How much money goes to the creditors versus the family would be a matter of state law.