Normally there is a will, stating who will inherit the house. Whoever inherits the house will be responsible for it. If there is no will, the courts will decide.
No.
NO
Generally, a parent's estate is responsible, the children are not--even when the children are not broke--, unless the children have committed themselves to pay for the obligation in some other way.
ONLY if the Parent Co-Signed for the Debt. Otherwise NO.
Probably not. The estate may be used to pay bills but the children should have no personal liabilities.
Parents shouldn't be responsible for adult children.
In California the estate will be responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
because they just do
because they just do
Not unless they were listed on the deed of the property that was foreclosed. The estate is responsible for settling the debts.
The estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. If there are any assets they must be used to pay the debts. If not then the creditor is out of luck.
The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate and that would include taxes. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.