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The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts not the heirs. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
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Are heirs responsible for medical bills in Nevada?
It is not the heirs, 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 and the heirs may get nothing.
Are parents responsible for deceased children debts?
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 and the heirs may get nothing.
Who is responsible for deceased fathers unpaid medical bills?
Unless he had insurance to cover bills in the case of his death, the creditors will be looking to the heirs of his estate to pay them. The issue will more than likely be presented by his creditors in the Probate court.
Does the estate of a decedent have to pay all outstanding debt such as medical bills utilities and insurance?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. The debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs.
If someone is ill and has had lots of medical treatment and has no insurance when that person dies who is legally responsible for the bills?
A parent of a minor child is responsible for the child's medical bills. In many states, a spouse is responsible for the other spouse's medical bills. A parent of a grown child (18+.) is NOT responsible, nor is a child of an aging parent, unless someone signed the hospital or physician's form as a responsible party. If the deceased is an adult with no dependents and no one else signed a form to take financial responsibility, then the estate of the deceased will be responsible for the medical bills. If there is no cash in the estate, the provider is simply out of luck - they cannot chase after relatives in an attempt to collect the debt. If the deceased left a sum of cash or assets, then all outstanding bills should be paid from the estates assets prior to distribution to heirs.
Your father had no will are you responsible for his medical bills after his death?
Well, not you personally. But your father's estate will have to settle the outstanding liabilities. If your family cannot agree on a executor, the court will appoint one. The executor's job is to see that all bills are paid prior to distribution of the estate to the heirs.
Are children of a deceased mother responsible for her utility bills?
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts, including utility bills, not the heirs. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
Who is responsible for the medical bills if the decedent left a will?
If there is a will the will should name an executor and the estate must be probated. While the "estate" is liable for the bills, it is the executor who is authorized to settle them out and pay them once they have been appointed by the probate court. The debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs.
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.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills?
AnswerYour parents would have had a Will and the Estate (your parent's home, all monies they have, etc.) are Probated before anything in that Will is released to the Heirs. Probate makes sure all personal/property taxes are paid, all creditors are paid off and what is left in the Estate is called the "residue" and then it's divided amongst the Heirs in the Will according to the deceased instructions. No, you are not responsible for the medical bills in this case. Probate will take care of this. If your parents left no Will, then the courts will pay off all creditors.Heirs are not responsible for paying off creditors, but, if you want to collect from the Will, then you are going to have to wait for Probate which could be 8 months to a year.
Are minor heirs responsible for debt after death?
Heirs are not responsible for any debt. The debt is the responsibility of the estate. If there are not adequate assets, the debtors don't get paid and the heirs will not receive anything.
Are heirs responsible for mother's mortgage in Texas?
Although the heirs are not responsible for their mother's debts her estate is. That means that her debts must be paid from the estate before any distribution is made to the heirs. If the mortgage isn't paid the bank will take possession of the property and sell it. If there is a deficiency it may go after any remaining assets owned by the decedent. The heirs may need to arrange to sell the property to pay off the mortgage.
