What can I do about expenseson a property thatIinherited?
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What can I do about expenseson a property thatIinherited?
My mother’s Will it states that I am not responsible for any of her debt. However the utility companies have sent me bills with 5 years of late fees. I have called and let them know about her Will and they still say that I’m responsible and will not open a new account.
Asked on June 30, 2011 under Estate Planning, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. The Will states only what really is the law: that the debts of the decedent (your Mother) are the debts of the decedent estate. You mention a Will. That means that there is an executor and that there is a probate filed, correct? Well the back utility bills are the debt of the estate and the executor should have them paid out of the proceeds of the estate before the property is transferred to you. This matter really needs to be looked at by someone on your behalf. All the paperwork needs to be read in order to be able to tell you what the next step is. Good luck to you.
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