Part 3: Can my debt be inherited after I die?
Your family typically is not obligated to pay your debts, but there are a few exceptions.
Part 2: I owe more than I own, so who gets paid and who doesn’t?
For many, debt exceeds the amount of money they have in the bank, but that won’t stop creditors from lining up for their share.
Part 1: What happens to my debt when I die?
What happens when you die owing more than you own? The debt doesn’t just disappear.
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