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Debts After Death
Debts are paid from the deceased person's estate. Family members are not personally liable — except in specific situations.
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Who pays debts after someone dies
The estate pays. Not the family. Understanding the exceptions matters.
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Which debts die with the person
Not every debt survives the estate. Some end automatically, others become the estate's responsibility.
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