Should I pay my deceased mom's debts?
Last year, I lost my mom (62) to diabetes and MS complications. Her health had been declining since my dad passed in 2017, and I later learned she had incurred debts to her sisters. I was unaware of this because I was overseas, covering her medical appointments, while my sister cared for her. Between 2017 and 2023, my mom also lost a sister to cancer, and I suspect some of the money may have gone toward her treatment or my 90+-year-old grandmother’s care.
Now, one of my aunts (70s) has reached out asking me to pay my mom’s debts. There’s no record of this, and it’s not the only aunt demanding money. Her family (my cousin) has been calling non-stop, but I feel conflicted. Should I pay when it seems the money was used for other family members? My cousins insist it’s my responsibility, but I don’t think it’s fair.
What would you do in this situation?
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