Will I Get A Bill as My Inheritance?

January 7, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Debts, just like assets, are considered part of a person’s estate. When that person passes away, their estate is responsible for paying any and all remaining debts. The money to pay those debts comes from the asset side of the estate.

What Debts Must Be Paid after I Die?

December 9, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

If you are concerned about incurring debt after a family member’s death or are worried how your own debt will impact your family, here are some things you should know.

What Happens to Debt when You Die?

September 3, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Tax, Inheritance, Inheritance Tax, Last Will and Testament, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Creditors typically try to collect on unpaid debt, by going after the decedent’s estate during a process called probate.