Do I owe a sibling’s debts if I own their old property? | NC

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Q: Do I personally owe a deceased sibling’s judgment debts if I own property they used to have an interest in? A: Usually, no. Under North Carolina law, you do not personally owe your deceased sibling’s judgment debts just because they once owned an interest in the same property. You would usually be personally responsible only if you signed for the debt, guaranteed it, assumed it, or became…