deceased parents debt
Question Details: Can crediters from my deceased father come after me to collect payment for his debt? There is nothing of value in his estate.
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Children do not inherit their parents debt. The estate is responsible for such liabilities; if there is nothing of value, then the debt will extinguish upon close of probate.
From a practical perspective, just send the creditor a copy of the death certificate. That will probably end the matter.
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