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Very generally speaking, in the U.S. a person is not liable for any other person's debt, unless that person is a cosigner on a loan or something.
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Would a parent be responsible for their deceased adult childs debt in NY state?
NO
Can an attorney collect unpaid fees from the parent of a child who is not a minor if the child owes the attorney money from a criminal case?
Generally, parents are not responsible for the debts of their adult children. (Sometimes there are exceptions for severely disabled children.)
Are parents responsible for adult children's tuition?
No. They are adults so they are responsible.
Can a child be their parents' attorney?
An adult child can serve as their parents' attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney. That is often the case when the parents and child have a good relationship and the parents trust their child to act in their place and sign documents on their behalf.
At what age are parents no longer responsible for their adult child?
Parents are generally no longer legally responsible for their adult child once the child reaches the age of majority, which is typically 18 years old. However, the age of majority can vary by jurisdiction, so it's important to check the specific laws in the relevant area.
Are adult children responsible for their deceased parents debt in Oregon?
Typically they shouldn't be. The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
What is the parent's responsibility for medical bills for adult children?
Parents shouldn't be responsible for adult children.
Is the parent responsible for 19 year olds collage education loan if the child moves out?
The parents are not responsible for an adult. If the parents co-signed the loan, they can be held responsible.
Are adult children responsible for parents debt gone to collection?
In most cases all the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. If someone was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Are the parents of a deceased adult son responsible to file federal tax returns when the person died intestate?
The executor of the estate is responsible. They are required to file a tax return for the deceased. It may be a good idea to consult a tax attorney before doing this.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills when there is a trust and the adult child is named co-trustee?
In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate or the trust. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
If you are 18 and move out of home are your parents responsible for you?
No they are not. You are at this point considered an adult.
