Do I owe a deceased parent’s unpaid property taxes? | NC

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Q: Am I personally responsible for a deceased parent's unpaid property taxes if there was no will and I am the heir? A: Usually, no. In North Carolina, being an heir does not automatically make you personally responsible for your deceased parent’s unpaid property taxes. Even if there was no will, the tax debt usually follows the property, not you personally. That means the home may pass to the…