When serving as executor of an estate, you are responsible for identifying legitimate creditor claims.  If you didn’t know better, you might accidently pay claims that aren’t due, such as student loans.  The liability for student loans in canceled at death.  If you’re responsible for settling an estate (or trust) be sure to consult a probate – estate planning attorney for good advice. Executor Duties This is a list of common executor duties in California: Lodge the will and file … [Read more...] about Student Loans and Death