Can my wife be held responsible for her dead father’s foreclosure

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Can my wife be held responsible for her dead father’s foreclosure

My wife’s father died 2 years ago and we just got a bunch of paperwork in the mail regarding foreclosure proceedings and legal fees. He left no Will and he owed more ,on the house than it was worth so she didn’t even do anything. Basically just walked away. He had no money or any valuables.

Asked on February 10, 2017 under Estate Planning, New York

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Neither heirs nor benefciairies are held liable for the debts of the deceased; the estate is obligated to pay all bills and settle with all creditors. To the extent that there are not enough assets to cover all debts, then they will be extinguished. This means that no further colledction action will be taken. 


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