Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

bother-in -law passed away left everything (double wide and 2 trucks worth about 20000) to his sister is she responsable for unpaid hospital bills (3000) in illinois?


Asked on 12/18/16, 8:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If her name is not on the title prior to his death, the the proper way to pass title is through a probate estate, allowing the creditor to file a claim to paid the money they are owed. If she used a Small Estate Affidavit, she is obligated to pay the claim.

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Answered on 12/18/16, 9:51 am


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