Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona

No, but his estate is. Any assets of the states may be used first to pay off the deceased debt. If the house has equity, then you will need to send a notice of claim to your father's creditors. If they respond within the statutory time frame, then you have notice that creditors need to be paid, and you may have to liquidate his free and clear assets to pay such amounts before taking your inheritance.

If the house has no equity, then it doesn't matter. But look at his other assets (i.e., cash in the bank, etc.) to see if they can be used to pay his debts.

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