[WSBAPT] Is SS liable on note that decedent co-signed on?

[Kristina devore]

Listmates,

H passed two years ago.  H had co-signed on his son’s student loan.  W (step-mother of son and married to H at time he co-signed) did not co-sign on loan.  No probate necessary when H passed as all property was community and there was a CPA in place.  Also, did not do a non-probate notice to creditors.  W is concerned that step son will default on loan and wants to know if she will be liable to pay.

I’m thinking that since it has been over two years since H died that a creditor is barred from collecting the debt from H’s estate.  Is this correct?  Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
Kristina



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