No. There is an order by which creditor's must be paid upon a decendent's death. This depends on state law. But, the executor is never held liable for the debts of the decedent. There would be an exception to this if you are listed as a co-borrower on your sister's credit cards.
Yup.
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
The estate of the deceased is responsible for resolving the debts left behind. This is the reason that an estate is a good idea, it provides a means to settle the debts.
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
In Georgia the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
In Ohio the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased including dental bills. The children are not required to pay them from their own pocket.
In Oregon the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
In Oklahoma the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
No, she should be held responsible. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including all the bills of the deceased. If the daughter has co-signed any paperwork regarding those bills, she may be held liable.
no
In California the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.