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Can a member of a deceased be held liable for a pending lawsuit against the deceased?
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∙ 13y ago
It depends on what the lawsuit is about but most likely no.
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Can the administratrix of an estate be held liable for law suits pertaining to the deceased?
The estate of the decedent is responsible for paying the judgment in any lawsuit against the decedent. When notice of the lawsuit has been filed in the estate the Administrator would be responsible for maintaining the assets until the lawsuit has been resolved. No distribution can be made to beneficiaries until the debts of the estate are paid. The Administrator can be held liable if they distribute assets before debts are paid.
If a civil suit judgment is against the husband is the wife liable for any of the payment?
A civil suit judgment is against the person who is named in the lawsuit. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the wife would not be liable for the payment.
Is the estate liable for the debt on a surviorship deed?
The estate is liable for the obligations of the deceased. They would have to settle the debts.
In Indiana is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse medical bills The deceased was on her medical plan but signed his own responsibility sheet for each doctor's visit?
Unless the survivors signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense. The medical suppliers should first file a claim against the insuror and THEN proceed against the deceased's estate for any unpaid remainder - NOT the survivors.
What does liability insurance protect against?
You can be sued for injuring someone, even unintentionally (as when someone gets hurt on your property). Then you are liable for damages. Liability insurance pays the damages if you lose a lawsuit.
Is the daughter of deceased father liable for his debt in Texas?
The estate of the deceased is liable. If you inherit any money, property or valuables these should have been used to settle the estate. If there was no estate then you will need to show this to the IRS.
Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
Do I have a lawsuit with a diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene?
Talk to an attorney. A diagnosis does not immediately make someone else liable.
What debit am i liable for when Married in community of prop and husband deceased?
The only debt you're liable for - is anything in joint names. Any debt solely in his name died with him.
Are you liable for unsecured debt if you die in Florida?
A dead person in any state is not liable for debt. The deceased's estate is responsible for the debts to the extent there are assets in the estate to pay them.
Is a surviving spouse liable for an ambulance bill for the deceased bill from CA residence is NV?
Unfortuantely, yes.
Is a deceased person's furniture taxable?
The value of the furniture forms part of the deceased person's estate. If that estate is liable to taxation in the country in which you live, then yes tax would have to be payed on it.
