<prompt> Human: My father is deceased. He was not good about sharing financial information or doing much in the way of estate planning. I am unraveling his bills. Its clear that a few must be paid, like over due taxes to the IRS, and mortgages, but... 1- how hard to I need to work to find out what so0rts of non secured creditors he has, like Netflix or Capital One? Medical bills? Things that have gone to a collection agency, no matter their origin? Id be more than happy to stiff a few people, Im not the one who signed up for these services and my level of care is low. But... I dont want this to bite me in the ass years from now, either. EDIT: I live in a state without filial responsibility laws. And my father did not receive medicaid. And I will contact the SS admin  <response>: Id be more than happy to stiff a few peopleThis isnt how being an executor works. This is all governed by your local laws. As the executor is it your responsibility to follow the local laws, which might require notice and all kinds of things. Especially since the estate appears large enough to cover the bills, stiffing people because you feel like it isnt s choice. 