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Father passed away and mother never opened estate Now mother is gone who is responsible for opening the estate of the father Will states everything is left to wife?
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Each estate must be separately administered. Fathers creditors will need to be paid from father's estate, necessary tax forms will be filed. Father's estate will need to be distributed according to the father's will, i.e., the residual to the surviving spouse. The estate of the spouse is then probated by the administrator of the wife's estate, as required by the wife's creditors and heirs.
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Father passed away and mother never opened estate Now mother is gone who is responsible for opening the estate of the father Will states everything is left to wife.?
Each estate must be separately administered. Fathers creditors will need to be paid from father's estate, necessary tax forms will be filed. Father's estate will need to be distributed according to the father's will, i.e., the residual to the surviving spouse. The estate of the spouse is then probated by the administrator of the wife's estate, as required by the wife's creditors and heirs.
Is a daughter who was power of attorney prior to her father's death responsible to the IRS for his debt when there is no estate?
No. The father's estate is responsible for his debts. If there is no estate the creditor is out of luck.
My Step-father died am i responsible for his debt?
No, you are not responsible for his debt. His estate has that responsibility.
Who is responsible for debt when a person dies in Washington?
The estate is responsible for debt. That is one of the reasons for opening probate.
Can you be responsible for a loan that was given to your father before his death?
Your father's estate would be, not you personally.
Who is responsible for mortgage on an estate foreclosure?
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You are a minor are you responsible for your deceased fathers debt?
Your father's estate is responsible for his debts. If he owned any assets when he died his estate must be probated. You should speak with an attorney.
Is the eldest responsible for ther deceased father estate?
In most cases, the eldest child is not automatically responsible for handling their deceased father's estate. Typically, the responsibility falls on the executor named in the father's will or, if there is no will, on the legal heirs as determined by law. It is important to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific requirements and obligations related to handling the deceased father's estate.
You are 21 yrs old and haven't had contact with my father since age 15 - am i responsible for my my deceased divorced father's debt?
No. Your father's estate is responsible for his debts. You have absolutely no responsibility regarding his debts.
Who is responsible for unpaid medical bills of deceased step-father in North Carolina?
The estate is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid.
Should family pay for any bills in my FATHERS name?
The father's estate is responsible for the bills.
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.
