The death of O.J.

Simpson at age 76has left one major issue unresolved.

Does the death of the former football great wipe away that debt?

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Not a chance, says our legal expert.

The List spoke exclusively to Arash Sadat, a partner in the L.A.-based legal firmMills Sadat Dowlat LLP.

“The executor of the estate can accept or reject the claim,” he explained.

Kim, Fred and Patti Goldman at Simpson trial

“If the executor accepts, they pay.

If the Goldmans are successful, thenO.J.

Simpson’s childrencould be left empty-handed.

’s heirs would get nothing.

Creditors get paid before heirs.”

Sadat believes the Goldmans will receive the judgment sooner rather than later.

“These types of claims have the potential to be resolved quickly,” he said.

“When someone is alive, they often resist paying for their whole life.