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Is the beneficiary of a life insurance policy responsible for funeral expenses of the deceased?
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∙ 11y ago
No. All monies of a deceased is gathered in to their estate, then all debts of the deceased are paid, then legacies are paid out. Policies payable to a person are payable to that person.
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If the spouse is not a beneficiary of the estate are they still responsible for medical expenses?
The estate has the primary responsibility. Depending on the insurance, they may also have a responsibility.
Can my deceased father's beneficiary who has dementia let her power of attorney not help pay for funeral expenses?
Your father's estate is responsible for paying the funeral expenses from his assets. The expenses and debts of the estate must be paid before any distribution is made to any of the beneficiaries. Therefore the funeral expenses must be paid before the beneficiary receives her portion from the estate.
Is a surviving family out of state responsible for medical expenses?
No, but the estate the deceased left may be responsible for these expenses.
Does the beneficiary of a life insurance policy have to pay for the deceased funeral cost or should the estate pay for it?
The beneficiary of a life insurance policy is not responsible for paying for the deceased's funeral cost using the money from the proceeds of the life insurance policy. The estate of the deceased is responsible for paying for the funeral cost from the proceeds of the estate.
If there is no one named as beneficiary in a life policy will it go to next of kin?
No, it will go as part of the estate of the deceased (as set out in the will). If there is no will then the estate (including the life policy payout) will be handled by the state and distributed as required by your local state/country laws.Thus if the deceased had debts on death and the insurance beneficiary was NOT identified in the policy, the payout will go towards settling the debts first (after the funeral expenses).
What if there is not an estate to pay for the funeral does the beneficiary of life insurance policy have to pay?
The life insurance is part of the estate not separate from it. In the UK and most other countries, all debts starting with the funeral expenses must by law be paid first from a persons estate. Once all funeral costs, debts and expenses are paid from the estate, only then can any monies be paid out (if there are any left after payment of such bills and expenses).United StatesWhen the decedent named a beneficiary on a life insurance policy the payout goes directly to the beneficiary and is not considered part of the estate. Being a named as a life insurance beneficiary does not oblige the beneficiary to pay for the funeral. The next of kin, if any, must pay for the disposition of the body. If the beneficiary is also a next of kin you may be successful in suing them for their share of the expenses.
Is a spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's car lease if it is in his name only?
A spouse is almost never responsible for the expenses of a deceased spouse. However, if the deceased spouse had money and there will be probate, someone may make a claim against the deceased spouse's money in probate court.
If I already spent my inheritance can Florida medicaid still recover the deceased persons medical expenses from me?
It sounds as if you're not legally responsible for the deceased client.
Is a SC spouse responsible for her deceased husband's burial expenses?
Someone had to sign the authorization for services. That would include taking responsibility for the burial expenses.
Is the estate of the deceased responsible for funeral expenses in Michigan?
Yes, the estate is responsible for the funeral. Once all debts are resolved, then the remainder can be distributed.
Is it fraud to put someone else as the responsible party for medical treatment?
If you aren't listed on their insurance as a dependent or beneficiary then yes it is illegal. That is insurance fraud. If they agree to pay whatever medical expenses out of their own funds and there is no insurance involved then it's Ok. But they had better sign something with the medical facility first or it's all yours.
Can you as a child be held responsible for parents debts after death?
In most cases the debts of the deceased, including funeral expenses, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
