Debts of the Deceased

[cocojour]

What are the consequences for surviving relatives when a person dies owing money?

Would be interested in personal experiences. It's for an article I am writing in a UK broadsheet. Please email me at [email protected] if you think you can help.

[themas]

Legally, there shouldn't be any consequences. If the debts were in the deceased's sole name then any that cannot be paid out of the assets of the estate are written off.