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The decedent's estate is responsible for the decedent's debts. If there are no assets the creditors are out of luck.
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Who pays your debts if there is no estate or will?
All the more reason to open an estate. The estate has to pay all of the debts 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.
Can creditors go after estate property left to spouse's?
The estate pays all debts first and then distributes the assets. So yes they can.
If you take out a loan and then you die who pays for it?
Either insurance or the estate. Some lending institutions provide "credit life insurance" which pays off the loan. If that is not part of the loan, the estate will be required to sell assets to cover the loan.
Who pays outstanding bank loan on personal property which is more than the value of the estate after death in NY State?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. The property should be returned to the creditor if possible. However, if the assets cannot cover the debts the estate is declared insolvent and the creditors are out of luck.
When I die who pays my taxes?
your estate.
Is a personal representative liable for the decedent's debts when there is no estate?
The personal representative is not responsible for the debts. The estate pays the debts.
Who pays your debts when you die?
Your estate, which consists of all of your property as well as any life insurance. If anything is left over from your estate, it is typically distributed among those you assign in your will, or your heirs, if any.
Who pays your debts if there is no estate or will?
All the more reason to open an estate. The estate has to pay all of the debts 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.
Who pays for credit card debt when the decease has left no estate?
Credit cart debts are one of the primary reasons to open an estate. 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.
Who pays bills when your son dies no will no money?
Your son's estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate is unable to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
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.
Can creditors go after estate property left to spouse's?
The estate pays all debts first and then distributes the assets. So yes they can.
What are the UK laws regarding the debts of a deceased person Who pays them off?
The estate of the deceased is responsible for paying all the deceased's lawful debts.
After death who pays bills when both spouses are gone?
The estate is responsible for paying the debts of a decedent. The estate must be probated and the debts must be paid before any assets are distributed to the heirs.
Who pays for funeral costs in Washington?
In Washington the estate has to pay off the debts to include the cost of a funeral. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Can you be reimbursed for funeral expenses and probate from your siblings from a sell of a estate?
These would be valid claims against the estate. It should be a debt that the estate pays. No they are not personally responsible for the 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.
Who is responsible to pay a credit card if the person dies?
The person's estate pays for all outstanding debts.
