Is the family member responsible for their parent's credit card debt after death? In Texas, I believe you CANNOT inherit debt. Is this true?
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Not unless you have forged their name on their credit cards. The answer is no.
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In most states (all?) it is correct that debt is not inherited however when one dies all debts of the deceased are paid from the estate of the deceased BEFORE the distribution of inheritance. Anything purchased on credit (like a house) with remaining payments will go back to the finance company unless someone inherits the house and continues making payments until it is paid off.
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