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Can my deceased father's beneficiary who has dementia let her power of attorney not help pay for funeral expenses?
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∙ 15y ago
Your father's estate is responsible for paying the funeral expenses from his assets. The expenses and debts of the estate must be paid before any distribution is made to any of the beneficiaries. Therefore the funeral expenses must be paid before the beneficiary receives her portion from the estate.
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Can an executor reimburse a beneficiary for funeral costs?
Most wills have a provision providing for payment of funeral expenses out of the proceeds of the estate. Check the deceased's will to see if this indeed is the case. If so, a beneficiary (or any other person for that matter) who pays the funeral expenses should be reimbursed. As a side note, the expenses associated with the funeral are usually deductible expenses when filing the estate's inheritance tax return. Check with either an estate attorney or the register of wills (or Orphan's Court) of the county where the will was probated (or will be probated). You should be able to get the answers you need from the register of wills.
Is the beneficiary of a life insurance policy responsible for funeral expenses of the deceased?
No. All monies of a deceased is gathered in to their estate, then all debts of the deceased are paid, then legacies are paid out. Policies payable to a person are payable to that person.
Can you request a validation of debt for a deceased parent?
There should be no reason that the executor can't request validation. In most cases the debts of the deceased, including funeral expenses, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Can you as a child be held responsible for parents debts after death?
In most cases the debts of the deceased, including funeral expenses, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Can your credit be ruined if you do not pay your deceased mothers medical bills there was no estate she owned nothing?
It should not affect your credit unless you signed as a guarantor on any of the agreements. In most cases the debts of the deceased, including funeral expenses, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
If there is no one named as beneficiary in a life policy will it go to next of kin?
No, it will go as part of the estate of the deceased (as set out in the will). If there is no will then the estate (including the life policy payout) will be handled by the state and distributed as required by your local state/country laws.Thus if the deceased had debts on death and the insurance beneficiary was NOT identified in the policy, the payout will go towards settling the debts first (after the funeral expenses).
What can be billed to a deceased's estate?
Expenses of administration. Attorney fees, storage costs, court costs, mileage, executor or administrator's fees, costs of sale of property, etc.
Can expenses made for the upkeep of my deceased parents be claimed on my income taxes?
No deduction on your federal 1040 income tax return for any of the expenses for the upkeep of your deceased parents.
Can you sue your deceased daughters dad for half her funeral expenses?
In the US, much to the country's embarrassment, you can sue just about anyone for just about anything. I'd speak with an attorney about it, however. She can advise you on your chances of collecting.
Is a surviving family out of state responsible for medical expenses?
No, but the estate the deceased left may be responsible for these expenses.
What bills are to be paid first from a will?
funeral expenses,, medical expenses and all other outstanding expenses which were not paid when the deceased person was still alive.
Can a Power of Attorney be reimbursed for expenses?
Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent is entitled to reimbursement of expenses reasonably incurred on behalf of the principal.
