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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 8 MIN

What Happens to Your Debt When You Pass Away?

from Complete Estate Planning · host Nick Rosenbauer

Debt doesn’t magically disappear when someone passes away, but it doesn’t always work the way people assume, either. Nick answers a common question: will what you owe reduce what your children receive? The reality depends on how your estate is structured and what type of obligations you’re dealing with. Tune in to hear what happens to your money, and your bills, after you’re gone. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🎓 Student Loans – Federal vs private differences ⚖️ Probate Claims – How creditors get paid 🛡 Avoiding Probate – Structuring assets strategically 🏠 Debt Types – Secured versus unsecured debt ✅ Smart Planning – How to protect your estate   Our website: https://cincinnatiestateplan.com/ Phone: 513-463-6789 Contact our team: [email protected] Schedule your no-cost consultation: https://cincinnatiestateplan.com/contact/   Join us for our next workshop: https://cincinnatiestateplan.com/workshops/ Check out our free resources here: https://cincinnatiestateplan.com/free-resources/   Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3WXpR0a-tMvimbMT_lkMA?sub_confirmation=1

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