Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kansas

deceased debt

When a family member dies if their life insurance does not cover all debts are the family members responsible for those debts?


Asked on 7/23/01, 11:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bonnie Selby Bonnie J. Selby, Attorney at Law

Re: deceased debt

Ordinarily the Estate of the deceased is responsible for debt incurred by him or her; "Family" responsibility for other debt would be determined by the relationship of the person to the creditor. . .has there been an acknowledgement of the debt by other family members--such as promissory notes signed by them?

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Answered on 7/24/01, 8:26 am


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