in the US: Not usually. Its fairly complex, but so long as you did not co-sign on any loans with your parents, or put forth any personal guarantee's on their de

in the US: Not usually. Its fairly complex, but so long as you did not co-sign on any loans with your parents, or put forth any personal guarantee's on their debts - you're not responsible for them if they pass away. The "estate" is responsible, so they would liquidate any assets they had to cover the debts.