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They can't be both. They can either be the executor of the will (carrying out the wishes of the deceased) - or a creditor (being owed money by the deceased). If they act as both - there could be a conflict of interest (and accusations of theft or fraud). The's far easier to have an independent person to act as an executor - then they don't have any financial interest in the deceased's will.

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If you are the executor of an estate and owe money to a lien holder can they go ofter money in the estate?

No. A personal creditor of yours has no right to attach the estate for which you are the executor. However, if you are also a beneficiary of that estate the creditor can go after your portion of the distribution.


What happens if one of the heirs who is also an executor rents the house that is part of the estate and keeps all the money?

First. An executor has no authority until the will has been filed with the probate court they have been appointed by the court. What you describe is against the law. You should report the situation to the court and ask the court to remove that executor and appoint a successor. You should also ask the court to order restitution by the executor.First. An executor has no authority until the will has been filed with the probate court they have been appointed by the court. What you describe is against the law. You should report the situation to the court and ask the court to remove that executor and appoint a successor. You should also ask the court to order restitution by the executor.First. An executor has no authority until the will has been filed with the probate court they have been appointed by the court. What you describe is against the law. You should report the situation to the court and ask the court to remove that executor and appoint a successor. You should also ask the court to order restitution by the executor.First. An executor has no authority until the will has been filed with the probate court they have been appointed by the court. What you describe is against the law. You should report the situation to the court and ask the court to remove that executor and appoint a successor. You should also ask the court to order restitution by the executor.


One spouse is on the mortgage and wants to claim bankruptcy. The other spouse's name is on the deed. What happens when the first files for bankruptcy?

It sounds like your name was on the deed, you mortgaged the property then you conveyed it to your spouse thinking to effect a change in ownership free of the mortgage. You can't do that.A conveyance to defraud your creditor will be "undone" by the court. Also, if you did transfer ownership subsequent to granting a mortgage the transfer is subject to that mortgage. Your bankruptcy won't simply wipe out your mortgage and make the property free and clear since you transferred it to your spouse. In addition, the bank can demand payment in full under the "due on transfer" clause in the mortgage. You have a tangled web and you should consult with an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy.It sounds like your name was on the deed, you mortgaged the property then you conveyed it to your spouse thinking to effect a change in ownership free of the mortgage. You can't do that.A conveyance to defraud your creditor will be "undone" by the court. Also, if you did transfer ownership subsequent to granting a mortgage the transfer is subject to that mortgage. Your bankruptcy won't simply wipe out your mortgage and make the property free and clear since you transferred it to your spouse. In addition, the bank can demand payment in full under the "due on transfer" clause in the mortgage. You have a tangled web and you should consult with an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy.It sounds like your name was on the deed, you mortgaged the property then you conveyed it to your spouse thinking to effect a change in ownership free of the mortgage. You can't do that.A conveyance to defraud your creditor will be "undone" by the court. Also, if you did transfer ownership subsequent to granting a mortgage the transfer is subject to that mortgage. Your bankruptcy won't simply wipe out your mortgage and make the property free and clear since you transferred it to your spouse. In addition, the bank can demand payment in full under the "due on transfer" clause in the mortgage. You have a tangled web and you should consult with an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy.It sounds like your name was on the deed, you mortgaged the property then you conveyed it to your spouse thinking to effect a change in ownership free of the mortgage. You can't do that.A conveyance to defraud your creditor will be "undone" by the court. Also, if you did transfer ownership subsequent to granting a mortgage the transfer is subject to that mortgage. Your bankruptcy won't simply wipe out your mortgage and make the property free and clear since you transferred it to your spouse. In addition, the bank can demand payment in full under the "due on transfer" clause in the mortgage. You have a tangled web and you should consult with an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy.


Can a creditor remove a charge off?

Yes, a creditor can remove a charge off from your account and your credit reports. Credit bureaus can also delete charge offs from your credit report if they are disputed and not verified.


Can a bank go after your husband if you consolidate your own credit card debts?

If you reside in a CP state all debts incurred during the marriage are considered joint regardless of which spouse is the account holder. If the debts were made by the debtor spouse before the marriage the 'innocent' spouse is not responsible for the debt(s). However, the joint marital bank account can be levied and/or liens placed against real property to the extent of the ownership of such by the debtor spouse. In non-community property states, the spouse who is the account holder is the only person responsible for the debt. However, a joint bank account not held as TBE can be levied by a judgment creditor as well as an encumberance of a lien against jointly owned marital property unless it is also held as TBE.

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In Florida what should the surviving spouse do about the credit card debt of a deceased spouse that was sent to collections if there was no estate?

If the account was joint then the surviving spouse is responsible for the debt. If the account was held solely by the deceased spouse the surviving spouse is NOT responsible for the debt and is not legally obligated to repay such nor to correspond with the creditor or collector. If the surviving spouse so chooses he or she may inform the collector that the account holder is deceased and also inform the collector that they should "cease and desist" all contact with the family. Florida is not a community property state. Marital property is generally treated as Tenancy By The Entirety, which makes it immune to creditor action if only one spouse is the debtor.


In Connecticut is a surviving spouse responsible for paying deceased spouse's medical bills?

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If you are the executor of an estate and owe money to a lien holder can they go ofter money in the estate?

No. A personal creditor of yours has no right to attach the estate for which you are the executor. However, if you are also a beneficiary of that estate the creditor can go after your portion of the distribution.


Is surviving spouse liable for foreclosure in Pennsylvania after death of spouse?

If the loan was in both of your names, yes. That is your foreclosure also.


If your spouse dies without a will and the car was not titled in both names can the surviving spouse or son transfer the title to either of them?

The car becomes part of the estate. The executor of the estate can have the vehicle transferred to the appropriate party as they settle the estate. The estate will also be responsible for eliminating any debt involved, if a balance is owed on the car.


Can executor and beneficiary be the same?

Yes, that is often the case when a spouse dies. It saves the estate money.


When parent dies without will can the adult children take possession of the deceased parent's property and assets in Florida?

That depends on whether your parent was married at the time of death and if yes, whether the surviving spouse is also your parent. If the surviving spouse is not also your parent then the estate will be shared 50/50 with the surviving spouse getting half and the surviving children by a first wife sharing the other half. If the surviving spouse is also your parent then the surviving spouse gets 100%. If there is no surviving spouse the children get 100%.It is likely the estate will need to be probated. You should seek advice from an attorney who specializes in probate matters and who can provide up to date information.https://www.thebalance.com/dying-without-a-will-in-florida-3504952


In the state of Michigan if the surviving spouse is additional user on a credit card of the deceased will the surviving spouse need to pay the debt?

The estate will be held responsible. Given that the spouse was a card user, they can also be held responsible if the estate doesn't resolve the issue.


Who has more rights in a person's property when they die the spouse or children?

That depends on state laws of intestacy and those laws vary from state to state. In some states the surviving spouse takes it all. In some states the spouse and children share. In some states the spouse takes it all unless there are children of the decedent who are not her/his children. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related question link provided below.


What happens in Texas to the entire estate if a spouse dies without a will?

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Who is responsible for Spouse credit card after death?

The estate of the credit card holder. If the surviving spouse was an approved user, or co-signee they would also be responsible.


In Arizona if a husband dies with no will and the house he owns is only in his name who has claim to the house the surviving wife or the minor child?

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