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Are parents responsible for debts of a deceased daughter in CA who was single with only a few personal assets and no will or life insurance?
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∙ 14y ago
No, in most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. If the daughter was a minor, yes, they will be held responsible. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in California for help.
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Probably not. The estate may be used to pay bills but the children should have no personal liabilities.
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The answer is basically no. The landlord is never responsible for damages to personal property belonging to tenants in any dwelling or structure. That is why you are strongly encouraged to get renters insurance. In some cases you may have some recourse if the landlord knew of the problem. But if you get renters insurance be insurance company can determine that for you and they can seek damages from the landlord.
