I am a NY lawyer.  I assume from your question that the house produces income which you want to use to pay this debt.  What you need to is have the successor trustee step up to the trustee position and act as such.  The trust likely says, if your father is unable to ser then ... and appoints someone to serve.  I suggest that you have the trust reviewed by a lawyer.  Ultimately, the successor trustee will have to get lettrs of trusteeship to act and dispose of the property pursuant to the trust.  I would happy to review the trust for you and I would not charge you for that. Sharon Siegel, Esq. 212-721-5300 www.siegelandsiegel.com