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No. It doesn't belong to your sister until the estate distributes it. The estate will split the money/value as directed by the will or the intestacy laws. You will get your share and your sister will get her share. The IRS can place a lien on her share.

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Q: Can the IRS take your half of an inheritance if it is your sister that has the debt?
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