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The estate is responsible for paying all taxes. The executor is responsible for making sure that the estate does so.
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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.
Can the executor pay for work needed on properties?
The executor is responsible for the assets of the estate. That would include taking care of the property taxes, upkeep and maintenance. The executor is not personally responsible for the bills, the estate is.
Can you be reimbursed for property taxes from estate?
If the property is in the estate, the estate is responsible for them. You are entitled to be reimbursed if you have paid them for the estate. Submit your claim to the executor.
What is role of executor?
The executor of a will is the person responsible for making sure the wishes of the testator are carried out. They are responsible for paying off the debts and distributing the assets. They also have to pay taxes and file the appropriate reports with the probate court.
Who pays taxes on estate that is controlled by the executor?
The executor of an estate uses the assets of the estate to pay any taxes or other debts owed by that estate. If it should turn out that the taxes owed exceed the value of the estate, then the executor pays as much as the estate consists of, after which there is no longer an estate.
Is the executor personally responsible for delinquent federal taxes of the estate?
They are not personally responsible. However, they could be held liable for violation of fiduciary duties.
Are you obligated to pay your deceased mothers IRS taxes if you are her executor?
You are not personally responsible for them, they will be paid from her estate. It is your responsibility to see that is done.
Can the executor of estate be held liable for taxes owed if estate is insolvent?
No, the executor is not personally responsible. It is their duty to value the estate, resolves debts based on the assets. If there is not enough money, it is reported to the court with the distribution plan and some people do not get paid.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents real estate taxes?
No, the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
Is a life estate owner responsible for paying land taxes on it?
Typically the beneficiary of the life estate will be liable to pay the taxes on it and you can read more about this when you click which has been added for you below this answer.
Can a town sue an executor of an estate for back taxes if the estate already settled if so how long do they have to make a claim?
Yes, they can sue the executor. They breached their duty if they did not resolve the taxes before closing the estate.
You are executor of an estate that generated incomedo you have to file taxes?
Yes!
