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In Texas who is responsible for utility debt after someone dies?
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In Texas is the wife of a deceased husband responsible for the husbands debt?
She is not directly responsible. The estate is going to be responsible. And since she will likely be getting the bulk of the estate, paying off the debt will reduce her amount.
In Texas Is a spouse responsible for the ex-spouse credit card debt?
If the debt was made when they were still married the answer is yes. STATED BY AUTHOR
In TN are spouses responsible for each others debt?
You are never legally responsible for any debt unless you specifically sign for that debt. If someone is trying to get you to pay a debt that you do not believe is yours, tell them to produce a copy of the document you signed.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after someone passes away?
No one. The family is not responsible for the debt. Credit cards want people to think they are, but it is volunteer to pay/assume the debt of the person who passed away.
Are the children responsible for burial and debt for parents in Texas?
The children are not directly responsible for burial costs and debts in Texas. The estate is responsible to settle all the debts. Until these have been paid, the children are not entitled to receive anything.
Are adult beneficiaries responsible for deceased parents debts?
No, you are not responsible for their debt. The only person legally responsible for a debt is the person that signed the contract for the debt. It doesn't matter if your dead parents left you money. Collection agencies cannot legally collect someone else's debt from you - but they will try. See the FDCRA to know your rights in debt collection.
Are you responsible for a debt your husband incured from co signing someone?
Yes, you can be held responsible for it. The spouse is considered to have benefited from the agreement.
How do you words a notice for not responsible for someone debts in a newspaper?
"We hereby declare that we are not responsible for any debts or liabilities incurred by [name of the person] in any capacity. Any financial obligations or agreements entered into by [name of the person] are their sole responsibility."
Are adult children responsible for deceased parents debt in Minnesota?
Not unless they co-signed for the debt. The estate is responsible for any remaining debts. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid.
Can a discharged utility debt become a collection after bankruptcy?
A utility company may not collect any debt that was discharged in a Chapter 7/13 bankruptcy. The discharge injunction, in most cases, prevents a creditor (including a utility company) from collecting a debt that was discharged. However, the utility company can, and often does, require a security deposit before resuming utility services.
If you are a co-signer and the other person dies are you still responsible for the debt?
Yes, that is the whole point of co-signing. Someone has to cover the debt. If one person dies, defaults or goes bankrupt then the co-signer is responsible. In death the estate is still responsible for the debt. If there is nothing left then the co-signer has to cover it.
My Step-father died am i responsible for his debt?
No, you are not responsible for his debt. His estate has that responsibility.
