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Is the executor of a will responsible for any unpaid bills that the estate cannot pay?
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The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. However, the court-appointed executor is responsible for paying the debts according to the schedule set forth in the state probate laws.
If the executor has performed their duties according to the law and there are not enough assets to pay the debts then the estate is deemed to be insolvent and the creditors are out of luck.
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Does the executor of an estate have the right to collect an unpaid debt owed to the estate?
Yes they certainly do have that right. That is the entire purpose of opening an estate, to collect all assets and pay all debts.
Can a bank attach a unpaid balance to real estate?
Not in Texas. If the unpaid balance is related to your Mortgage then the answer is yes. In this case your home will be foreclosed. an unpaid balance will eventually be reported to the credit bureau.
Are joint executors liable for any debts unpaid from the estate?
The executors are responsible for the payment of the debts according to the payment scheme required by state law, however, if they do their jobs properly only the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. You need to be careful when there are debts and not enough money to pay them all. Certain creditors have the legal right to be paid first and the debts must be paid before any property is distributed to the heirs. You should seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in probate.If there are no assets in the estate to pay debts the creditors are out of luck.
Who is responsible for a loan in deceased husband's name. Do I have to pay bank loan if house is in my name?
The estate is responsible for paying the debts of a decedent. However, in the case of a mortgage, the decedent transferred an interest in the property to a lender in exchange for money. That means the decedent didn't own the property when he died. If you want to keep the property you will need to take over the payments. If the mortgage isn't paid the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. If the loan is not a mortgage then generally, the creditor cannot attach any unpaid debt of your husband's to your home. However, the estate should be probated. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate.
Is an unpaid loan an asset?
No, it is a debt and therfore cannot be considered an asset. the only way to term it an asset is to be the lender.
Will become responsibe for adult son's debts become executor?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. The executor is not personally responsible for them.
Who is responsible for the unpaid bills of the deceased?
The estate is responsible of course. No they are not personally responsible for the debt. One of the primary reasons to open an estate is to resolve such debts. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Who pays deceased unpaid mortgage?
If there is a will, the executor makes all mortgage payments from the estate of the deceased.
Who is responsible 3 year old repo debt when debtor dies?
The estate of the debtor is responsible. If there are not enough assets in the estate, it goes unpaid.
Does the executor of an estate have the right to collect an unpaid debt owed to the estate?
Yes they certainly do have that right. That is the entire purpose of opening an estate, to collect all assets and pay all debts.
Is a child liable for a deceased parents unpaid taxes even if there was no will estate or trust.?
They are not personally responsible for the debt or taxes. The estate has to pay off these claims. If the estate cannot, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Is the estate responsible for medical bills if there is no will?
Yes. The decedent's estate is responsible for their debts whether or not there is a will. The debts must be paid from the decedent's estate before any property can be distributed to the heirs. The creditors can file a claim against the estate for unpaid bills.Yes. The decedent's estate is responsible for their debts whether or not there is a will. The debts must be paid from the decedent's estate before any property can be distributed to the heirs. The creditors can file a claim against the estate for unpaid bills.Yes. The decedent's estate is responsible for their debts whether or not there is a will. The debts must be paid from the decedent's estate before any property can be distributed to the heirs. The creditors can file a claim against the estate for unpaid bills.Yes. The decedent's estate is responsible for their debts whether or not there is a will. The debts must be paid from the decedent's estate before any property can be distributed to the heirs. The creditors can file a claim against the estate for unpaid bills.
Can an unpaid executor get paid for gasoline expenses?
As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.As long as the executor has been duly appointed by the probate court they can charge the expenses associated with the handling of the estate to the estate and get reimbursed from any estate assets.
Are the parents of a deceased adult child with no estate responsible for unpaid medical bills?
It is not the parents, but the estate that is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid.
Are the parents of a deceased adult child with no estate responsible for paying unpaid debt?
No, if they were not joint debtor's with the deceased they are not responsible for any of his or her debts.
Who is responsible for unpaid medical bills of deceased step-father in North Carolina?
The estate is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid.
What is law on paying off debts after a death?
First, the estate must be probated. The filing of the probate will trigger the publishing of a notice that the person has died providing the creditors with an opportunity to make claims against the estate for unpaid debts.The estate is responsible for paying the debts of the decedent. The debts must be paid before any assets are distributed to the heirs. The probate code in each state provides a priority scheme by which estate debts must be paid. It is especially important if there is not enough money in the estate to pay all the debts. The executor or administrator can be held personally responsible if the debts are not paid correctly or are paid in the wrong order or/and any funds are distributed to the heirs when unpaid debts exist.
