<prompt> Human: There is only one credit-card, American Express, but also a few bills from doctors.The utility type bills were taken care of, or still maintained because we were told of the possibility of liens.Assistant: Youre required by law to settle all debts from any value in the estate in order to properly settle the estate.Whatever lawyer you have handling everything for the closing of the estate should know this.Human: If the bills are not paid what can they do?  <response>: Take money out of the estate.Unless you are not inheriting anything you will likely have to pay them first. 