Can people inherit debt?

Question

Can people inherit debt?

Answer 1

^^^  "Yes, for example, one of my student loans is not forgivable upon death. If I were to die tomorrow it would be passed to my next of kin...guess it sucks to be my mom."

That is because she was your provider at the time and/or cosigned.

Answer 2

Yes, for example, one of my student loans is not forgivable upon death.  If I were to die tomorrow it would be passed to my next of kin...guess it sucks to be my mom.

Answer 3

No, that would not be fair, would it? But before you can inherit anything from someone, first all of their debts must be paid off.