In what situation can legal subrogation take place related to estate debts?

Legal subrogation occurs when one party assumes the legal rights of another party to pursue claims or recover debts after settling claims on their behalf. Specifically related to estate debts, legal subrogation typically takes place when a successor, such as an heir or legatee, pays the debts of an estate using their personal funds.

In this context, when a successor pays the estate's debts out of their own pocket, they may become entitled to subrogation, which allows them to stand in the creditor’s shoes. This means that the successor can seek reimbursement from the estate for the amounts they paid on behalf of the estate. This process helps ensure that the estate is ultimately responsible for its debts, while allowing the successor to recover what they have paid.

Thus, the scenario where a successor pays debts using personal funds is the correct situation for legal subrogation to apply in estate matters, as it creates a right to recovery for that individual against the estate’s assets.