Legal Question in Elder Law in Oklahoma

My Mom passed away and I keep getting her bills I didn't sign anything saying that I would be responsible for her bills and there was no estate or a will am I still responsible for her debts


Asked on 3/14/10, 10:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mitty Means Mohanty Means, P.C.

If your mother's estate has any assets such as money in her checking account or a house, then you need to start a probate to pay her bills. If she had nothing left after her last social security check, then you need to notify each creditor of the followingL 1) date of death; 2) what could be paid from her account, if any. 3) or, no monies are left to pay with.

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Answered on 3/19/10, 2:53 pm


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