Life & Money Family & Work Your Family What Happens to Debt When You Die? Part of our Finance Fundamentals series Marianne Hayes Jan 17, 2018 Depending on the debt you have when you die, your family members could be on the hook to repay it. Photo credit: izusek/Getty Images share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article Am I Responsible for My Parents’ Debt When They Die? Learn more article How to Manage Debt in Retirement Learn more article How to Prioritize Paying Down Debts Learn more