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The estate is responsible for he debts of the decedent. If the decedent was the sole owner of any assets at the time of death those assets must be used to pay the debts before any property can be distributed to the heirs. If there are no assets the creditors are out of luck.

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Q: When a person dies owing the IRS a lot of money are their children responsible for the debt?
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