Debt collectors have a reputation — and in some cases, a well-deserved one — for being unpleasant and intimidating. While the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was created to limit how far ...

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Knowing what debt collectors can and can't do after a borrower dies could protect your family from costly mistakes.

The debt collection process doesn't always end after a borrower's death, but certain debts are off-limits.