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Is done by your creditors. They are forcing you (normally corporate) into bankrutpcy to recover the debts.
No. Unless you agreed in writing to be responsible for your mother's debts, her estate will be responsible. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck.
You can recover from tax debts by paying up what you owe, requesting a settlement from the IRS or by requesting a payment plan. The worst thing you could possibly do when trying to recover from tax debts is ignoring them.
No, not paying ones debts is a civil issue not a criminal one. Creditors do have options to recover monies owed, from the standard collection practices of telephone and mail contact to lawsuits.
The decedent's estate is responsible for the decedent's debts. If there are no assets the creditors are out of luck.
The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.
It can be expensive and time consuming. Although creditors are normally able to recover attorney fees from the debtor, putting out the money to hire an attorney and file the case may not be worth it for smaller debts.
no, all creditors must be listed.
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A decedent's estate is responsible for payment of the debts. If there is any property in the estate, the debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs. If there is no property the creditors are out of luck.
The estate is responsible for paying the debts of the decedent. No distribution can be made until the debts are paid. If there is not enough to pay the debts the court will declare the estate to be insolvent and the creditors are out of luck.