[ContraryMary]

It's not the *heirs* that would be sued in civil court,it's the *estate*.Unless I'm mistaken,the probate laws of every state in the union require the executor of an estate to settle all debts incurred by the deceased during his/her lifetime before distributing proceeds to any heir.

However, future civil suits would take place after Lay's death. If he hasn't been sued by now, then there aren't any debts incurred for which to sue the estate.

[Gay State Conservative]

However, future civil suits would take place after Lay's death. If he hasn't been sued by now, then there aren't any debts incurred for which to sue the estate.

I think we need a lawyer to weigh in on this one.Unless I'm very much mistaken,one or more civil suits were brought against him before his death.If I'm correct on this,I wonder if they can go foreword after his death,with a lawyer hired by and paid for by the estate acting in defense.

[Rte66]

The suits are numerous and ongoing - and more can be filed in the future, such as the government trying to find and get the $43 million (if they want to pursue it) and the $140 million already being pursued.