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No they are not personally responsible for their mother's 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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Are the parents of a deceased adult child with no estate responsible for paying unpaid debt?
No, if they were not joint debtor's with the deceased they are not responsible for any of his or her debts.
Is a surviving parent responsible for paying any bills for a deceased child in the state of Pennsylvania?
If the child is a minor, yes, they are. If the child is an adult, no, they are not.
Is a surviving parent responsible for deceased adult child's debt in CA?
In California the estate will be responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
Is an adult child of a deceased parent responsible for foreclosure debts?
Not unless they were listed on the deed of the property that was foreclosed. The estate is responsible for settling the debts.
Is a surviving parent responsible for deceased adult child's debt?
ONLY if the Parent Co-Signed for the Debt. Otherwise NO.
Would a parent be responsible for credit card debt of their deceased adult child?
Generally no, unless they were a co-signer on the account.
Are parents responsible for outstanding student loan of deceased adult child?
yes due to the fact that they are your parents but sometimes depending if child has life insur. they sometimes do not have to pay.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills when there is a trust and the adult child is named co-trustee?
In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate or the trust. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Is the beneficiary of a life insurance policy responsible for back child support of deceased?
No, you are not responsible for their back child support.
Are the parents of a deceased adult child with no estate responsible for unpaid medical bills?
It is not the parents, but the estate that 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.
Is a spouse responsible for the other spouses child support debt if they are deceased?
No.
Is an adult child responsible for paying doctor's visit?
Yes, they are an adult.
