Full question:
If I am appointed Legal Representative of deceased estate, will I be liable for any of the debt of deceased?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Subcategory: Executors and Administrators
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
The executor is responsible for paying the deceased's bills and taxes using the estate's assets. If the estate's assets are distributed to anyone other than the decedent's creditors or beneficiaries, the executor can be held personally liable.
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