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A letter of distribution of estate assets will likely be a document held by an attorney of a deceased individual. They will have specifically stated who gets their property and valuables in the event of their death.
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When a man dies how long can someone collect debts from the estate?
As long as the estate has assets and is still open. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
What debts have to be paid off in an estate?
The estate has to pay all of them off. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court signs off on the distribution, the debts are ended.
What happens to debts if estate is in debt?
The estate has to pay all of them off if possible. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court signs off on the distribution, the debts are ended.
When there is no money is left in the estate to pay bills who is responsible?
The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate does not have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution plan, the debts are ended.
Can the trustee of the estate patition the courts to forgive debt that was owed to the estate?
That would be a part of the distribution plan. If there are assets in the estate, they will not be forgiven. And the heirs don't get anything if there are debts still owed.
Is there a penalty if the assets of a probated will are not disbursed within a year?
There is no such penalty. The estate has to be fully resolved before distribution is made. Only once that is solid, they can distribute the estate.
How long does it take to receive distribution from an estate?
That will depend on the complexity of the estate and the assets and debts. It is seldom going to be less than six months and can be many years.
Am I responsible for debt if I can't sell the estate after probate is done?
The estate is responsible. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Is there a way to get out of paying estate debt?
Not for the estate. No one else is responsible for it. The estate has to pay all of the debts. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court signs off on the distribution, the debts are ended.
Do heirs also inherit the decedent's debts?
No. The decedent's estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. However, no distribution of assets can be made until the estate is probated and debts are paid.
Does the executor's fee come off the top of the estate?
The decedent's debts, the costs of administration and the executor's fee must be paid by the estate prior to the distribution of any assets.
What does daughter need to do if dad died in Oregon with no will and no debt on the estate?
If there are no debts and no property to transfer, and estate many not be needed. But if there is a car or home or any assets, an estate should be opened to resolve ownership issues. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
