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Is a daughter who was Power of Attorney proir to her father's death responsible to the IRS for his debt when there is no estate?
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∙ 13y ago
No she will not be personally responsible for the debt. One of the primary reasons to open an estate is to resolve such debts. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
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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.
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 a daughter still at college responsible for her fathers debts after his death even though he left no money?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck.
How can you contact the attorney of your late fathers estate?
You can call him. You can write him. You can make an appointment to see him.
Is an adult child responsible for a parent's debt when there was no will and no estate?
There is an estate! If you haven't opened one, you should. The estate is responsible for the debts. Consult an attorney for the area that you live in for specifics.
Are daughters responsible for deceased fathers bills?
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.
How do you cash your deceased daughter's last paycheck?
An estate has to be opened for your deceased daughter. That check will be deposited into the estate account. You need to consult an attorney about an estate if you haven't do so already.
Is the executor responsible for the lawyers fees?
The estate is responsible for attorney's fees. The executor is responsible to pay the debts of the estate before any property can be distributed. If the executor mishandles the funds they will be personally liable.
Is daughter responsible for uninsured visitor moms medical bills?
Her estate will be responsible. Indirectly, the daughter will either have to pay it or get a smaller inheritance.
Can a half sister in her father share in her father estate?
Yes, a half sister can share in her fathers estate if she was the blood daughter of the father.
Who is responsible for taxes owed for a past year when person died in current year and there is no spouse or heirs or no estate?
The estate is responsible for the taxes. If there is no estate, start one! Contact a probate attorney in the area where you live.
Should family pay for any bills in my FATHERS name?
The father's estate is responsible for the bills.
