What is the status of the deceased regarding his debt that exceeds the value of his possessions, and how do his family members deal with the creditors' claims?

The heirs of the deceased must pay off his debt from his estate before dividing it. If the estate is insufficient to cover the debts, the creditors divide the estate among themselves proportionally to their debts. The heirs or others are not obliged to pay the debt from their private funds, unless they voluntarily choose to do so. If one of them volunteers to pay the remaining debt, the deceased's obligation is cleared; otherwise, the obligation remains pending. Some scholars hold the view that the state should pay the debts of a deceased person who left no assets to fulfill them.