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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.
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Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in Louisiana?
The debts are paid from the deceased's estate, before the heirs inherit what's left (if anything). Debt is not inheritable though, so if the estate isn't enough, the heirs are not responsible for the remainder.
Who is responsible for a deceased mother's credit card debt which is in her name only and property has transfer on death on dead avoiding probate?
The estate is responsible to pay outstanding debt before being distributed to the heirs.
Is the executor of a will responsible for all debt in the event of death?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. The executor is responsible for paying those debts before any property is distributed to the heirs. You should seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in probate law.
If the person dies with a judgment against him are his heirs responsible for the debt?
It will come from the deceased person's estate.
Who is responsible for your dead mothers debt?
Your mother's estate is responsible for her debts. The debts must be paid off before any money can go to the heirs. However, if she had more debts than assets, the heirs are not responsible for the difference.
Can you be held responsible for your deceased fathers debt in California if you are the only heir and your fathers debt exceeds his assets?
If the debt exceeds the assets, the assets must be sold to cover the debt. Heirs are not responsible for any remaining debt. Certified letters along with a certified death certificate should be sent to each debtor that can not be paid in full after the sell of assets. In this case there would be no inheritance.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death?
The banks would like you to think that the person's family is responsible, but this is not true. The person who made the debt and who has no other person on the account is responsible. This means that a husband or children of the person who died does NOT inherit the debt unless it is a joint account. Your name has to be on the account to have them collect the debt. Otherwise you don't owe what the person left. However, the decedent's estate is responsible for paying their debts. If the decedent owned any assets at the time of death, their debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs.
Can a parent be held responsible for a minor child's debt?
Yes a parent can be held responsible for a minor child's debt if the parent co-signs on a loan with the child. For credit cards, if the child is an authorized user on a parent's account the parent is also responsible for this debt.
Who is responsible for a persons debt after death?
The person who the will go with.
Will credit card companies reduce the balance owed upon death?
Credit card debt is not passed on to heirs when a loved one dies, but it can still affect you. When someone dies with debt, credit card companies will first try to collect from the deceased's estate. If there is not enough money in the estate, heirs may have to sell assets from the estate in order to cover the liabilities. So, even though the heirs are not directly responsible for the debt, they may have to sell assets they were expecting to keep in order to repay the deceased's financial obligations. If, after assets are sold, there still is not enough money in the estate to cover the remaining debt, the company that issued the credit card will write off the debt. Usually, a death certificate is required as proof. Family members are not legally liable for any debt. Be careful, however, if you are a joint account holder on a credit card. If you have a card in common with someone, you are responsible for the debt on that account if the other account holder dies.
Is the estate responsible for the persons debt after they pass away?
Yes. The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. Those debts must be paid before any assets are distributed to the heirs.
Who is responsible for School debt after death?
The borrower, i.e., the person who signed the note, is responsible for payment. If the borrower has died their estate is responsible. If there is no estate the creditor is out of luck. If there was a co-signer then they will be held responsible for paying the debt.
