What happens if I assume a deceased parent's mortgage? | NC

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Q: What happens if I signed papers to assume my deceased parent's mortgage but the house was supposed to be handled through the estate? A: Usually, signing mortgage assumption papers does not make you the sole owner of the house. If your parent died without a will, the home generally passes to all heirs, but it still remains subject to estate administration, creditor claims, and any court order…