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In most cases 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.
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Are father and stepmom responsible for child support?
The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.
Is a new spouse responsible for ex spouses child support in Florida?
No. The child's parent is responsible for paying child support.
If a spouse dies and had unknown individual unsecured credit debt is the surviving spouse responsible for paying these credit cards or medical bills?
If nothing else, the spouses Estate would have to pay it, if there was $$$ for more info see www.steveshorr.com/estate.planning.htm
Is a spouse legally responsible for deceased person medical bills in north carolina?
Indirectly, the spouse will be paying the debts. The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts, including medical bills, not the husband. Once that is done, then remainder can be distributed to the husband.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills in Florida?
The estate is responsible for the medical debts. The exception would be if the children were the insurance holder or co-signed the medical agreement.
Are you responsible for paying a medical bill if insurance company denied payment due to the practitioner's fault?
no
Who is responsible for paying medical bill's the patient or the person under who's insurance they are covered?
patient
Can you acquire a collection from an unpaid medical bill as a minor?
I'm not sure; the best thing to do is to seek legal advice--besides Answers.com--and DO NOT PAY any claims until you're sure of their legitimacy. If you make any payments on a bill, even if you legally couldn't be held responsible for it before, the fact that you paid admits a debt and could make you legally responsible for paying the rest of the bill.
If your deceased father had a home equity loan are the heirs now responsible for paying it off?
The heirs are not legally responsible for paying the loan. However, if they want to keep the property the loan must be paid or the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure.
Co signed for a car for your grandson and he is not paying If you stop making payments will your credit be affected?
Yes. When you co-signed the loan you made yourself legally responsible to pay the amount due if your grandson failed to make the payments. You are as responsible as he is for paying the loan.
Are the next of kin responsible for medical debt?
Not on a personal level. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the medical bills. If an next-of-kin co-signed any paperwork regarding the medical bills, they may be held liable.
Who is responsible for expenses while a home is in probate?
The estate is responsible for paying the debts and the estate representative, appointed by the probate court, is responsible for paying the debts from the estate.The estate is responsible for paying the debts and the estate representative, appointed by the probate court, is responsible for paying the debts from the estate.The estate is responsible for paying the debts and the estate representative, appointed by the probate court, is responsible for paying the debts from the estate.The estate is responsible for paying the debts and the estate representative, appointed by the probate court, is responsible for paying the debts from the estate.
