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No, the refinancing without the consent or knowledge of the original cosigner created a breach of the original lending agreement and the cosigner is no longer legally obligated for the debt.
A cosigner cannot be removed from the debt obligation except by a refinancing of the loan without the original cosigner's participation.
The ESTATE is responsible.
Being a cosigner can increase your debt-to-income ratio because the debt you cosign for is considered your responsibility, even if you are not the primary borrower. This can impact your ability to qualify for loans or credit in the future.
The mortgage would have to be refinanced without the participation of the adult child as cosigner. Debts incurred before marriage do not become the responsibility of a new spouse.