Legal Question in Elder Law in California

Pay debt

As my mother's caregiver and one who had power of attorney, do I still have to pay her bills even though she is deceased?


Asked on 11/16/08, 7:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Pay debt

You can't, unless you have some other authority. If your mother has assets, then only the personal representative of her estate or trustee of her trust can pay the debts using her estate funds.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 6:35 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Pay debt

No. The estate itself is responsible.

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Answered on 11/16/08, 7:55 pm


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