Am I responsible for outstanding bills?

My husband and I were recipients of a Payable on Death account-The estate was sold prior to death and there are no assets. Am I responsible for outstanding bills? - Is this your question? Add additional information
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Steven Wayne Grant

Steven Wayne Grant

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Simply put, the answer is no. In TN, A payable on death account is not part of the decedent's probate estate. Generally, only the decedent’s probate estate is subject to creditor’s claims.


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