Can my own medical bills or debts be taken out of my share? | NC

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Q: Can my own medical bills or debts be taken out of my share of an inheritance? A: Usually, no... the estate first pays the person who died's debts, estate expenses, and required filings before heirs receive anything. Your own medical bills, credit cards, or other personal debts are generally separate and are not normally subtracted from your inheritance during estate administration. But once…