Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama

definition of estate

what is the definition of an estate?

When is says that the ''estate'' is responsbile for paying the debts of the deceased what does this mean?


Asked on 2/03/08, 1:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jennifer Rose The Rose Law Firm, LLC

Re: definition of estate

Hi,

The estate encompasses anything owned by the deceased at the time of death. This includes property, personal items, money in bank accounts, savings, etc. Anything the deceased owned at death is considered part of this. If the estate is responsible, that means money to pay these debts will be directly taken from these items.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Rose

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Answered on 2/03/08, 2:15 pm


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