@scocpm - Yes, as the executor, you are responsible for paying off the debts of the estate. That is the role of the executor - making sure all the debts are paid to creditors and what assets remain are distributed to the beneficiaries in accordance with the will.
The estate is liable for that credit card debt. If as the executor, you distribute the assets of the estate to you, as the beneficiary, without paying off the debts of the estate, you do have liability as you would not have carried out the responsibilities of the executor under the law.
I bet if you read the will closely, it will state that it expects you as the executor to pay all creditors.
why would you not want to pay that credit card debt?
