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The executor is not personally liable. They are required to use the estate funds to resolve bills.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe executor is responsible for paying the bills. They do not pay it out of their own pocket, it is the estate that pays.
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Who is responsible for the medical bills if the decedent left a will?
If there is a will the will should name an executor and the estate must be probated. While the "estate" is liable for the bills, it is the executor who is authorized to settle them out and pay them once they have been appointed by the probate court. The debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs.
If an executor overpays a beneficiary and the other beneficiaries want the overpayment back who is liable?
The executor is liable for any errors they make in paying debts or paying beneficiaries.
Can an executor be held personally liable for the estate tax?
can the executor be liable for estate tax
What happens when the executor spends the estates money and does not pay bills?
They have breached their fiduciary duty. They can be held liable and prosecuted for theft.
Is the executor of the estate liable for mortgage if foreclosure?
The executor is not personally liable for anything. The estate is liable for all of the debts. If the executor is going to inherit anything, there may not be anything for them to get.
In Texas if your husband dies and has a car in his name only are you liable for the bill?
The estate is generally liable for all bills and expenses (not you). Hire a probate attorney to help sort this out. The estate will need an executor.
Can the executor of estate be held liable for taxes owed if estate is solvent?
The executor is responsible for paying any debts, including taxes, owed by the decedent before any assets can be distributed. If the debts are not paid and assets are distributed the executor can be held personally responsible.
Should the names of the utility bills be put into the executors name?
It should be in the name of the estate. Putting it in the executor's name might make them liable for the money.
If an estate has no money or is insolvent is the executor responsible for any monies like insurance owed on the house or mortgage payments or electrical bills and water bills?
No. The executor or executrix cannot be held personally responsible for the decedent's debts.
What if you know that the executor has changed beneficiary to himself only?
You should bring the issue to the court immediately along with the proof. A self dealing executor is personally liable for any wrongdoing and can be removed and charged.
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.
How do you become an executor of an estate and not a will?
An executor is the person who carries out the provisions in a person's will. An estate is the property owned by a person at the time of their death. If a person who died left a will the person appointed by the court to carry out the provisions of the will is the executor of the estate.When a person dies without a will (intestate) the court will appoint an administrator of the estate.
