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My mother passed away recently. The house was left to me through survivorship. We are both on the deed. Prior to her death, my mother took out a home equity loan in her name only. Even though I did not sign the loan note, am I still liable for the home equity since the house was left to me.
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Yes and no. You are not technically responsible for the debt if you did not sign as a co-signor or guarantor, but if the payments are not made, the bank can foreclose on the property and take it. Your credit would not be affected but you would lose the house.
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