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Are the children responsible for the debts of a parent that has passed away?
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Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the medical bills of the deceased. If a child has co-signed any paperwork regarding medical procedures, they may be held liable. If they hope to inherit a house, they may have to pay the bills to avoid the house being sold to pay the debts.
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Are children responsible for their parent's debts when the parent dies even if you are power of attorney?
No
Do the children have to pay the debts of their deceased parents?
If you were not a joint debtor you are not responsible for repayment of deceased parent(s) debts.
Are step children responsible for debts of their deceased parent in Florida if they are named in the will?
Step children are generally not responsible for the debts of their deceased parent in Florida unless they have co-signed or guaranteed the debts. Being named in the will does not automatically make them responsible for the debts. It is important to consult with a probate attorney for specific advice on this matter.
Are adult children responsible for dead parent's depts. I live in Canada and my father lives in the U.S. and has no will.?
you are not responsible for your parents debts.
Are the surviving children responsible for a deceased parent's debts?
The estate is responsible for paying the debts of the decedent. No distribution can be made until the debts are paid. If there is not enough to pay the debts the court will declare the estate to be insolvent and the creditors are out of luck.
Are children responsible for medical bills of a deceased parent when there is an estate or will?
Children are not responsible for the debts of their parents. The estate must settle the debts. The exception would be if a child signed any paperwork gaurenteeing the medical costs.
Are children responsible for parent debt after their death in VA?
The child is not responsible for the debts of the parents. The estate has to resolve all of these before they can close it out.
Are children responsible for a deceased parent in the state of Pennsylvania?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The children are not required to pay them from their own funds, but it will reduce the amount they inherit.
Who is responsible for debts when a parent dies in Mississippi?
The estate is responsible for the debts. Until they are resolved, nothing can be distributed.
In the state of Florida are children responsible for the medical bills or a deceased parent when there is not money or an estate?
In Florida the children are not personally responsible for the debt. 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.
If a parent dies are the children responsible for their credit card debt if the estate doesn't cover it?
No, the children are not responsible. Debts are one of the primary reasons someone should open an estate. 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.
Are adult children responsible for deceased parents nursing home debts when they are broke?
Generally, a parent's estate is responsible, the children are not--even when the children are not broke--, unless the children have committed themselves to pay for the obligation in some other way.
