My understanding was the money being collected was Social Security type payments to the deceased that family members cashed. If so, minorities and women will be hit the hardest.
If there was fraud in continuing to collect Social Security payments to a deceased parent on the part of the individual(s) being levied then it makes sense and is legal.
Otherwise, it’s not. My parent’s debts are not mine in any sense of the word. Their obligations are settled with the estate, law requires the publication of a notice for settlement of debts within a set time limitation. Then, it’s done. Their obligations pass with them once the estate is settled.