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When a parent dies in Louisiana are the children responsible for the debt still owed by the deceased parent credit cards taxes mortgages etc?
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The estate is responsible for all debts. Please consult a probate attorney for specifics on how to open an estate.
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Are surviving children in Pennsylvania responsible for paying the mortgage debt of deceased parents?
The children are not directly responsible in Pennsylvania. The estate is responsible to settle all the debts. Until these have been paid, the children are not entitled to receive anything.
When a parent dies in Oregon are the children responsible for the debt still owed by the deceased parentcredit cards taxes mortgages etc?
No. The Will goes into Probate and all monies and properties, etc., are called the Estate. All creditors are paid off and what is left in the Estate is called "residue" which will go to the Heirs.
If a parent owes credit card debt are the children responsible after the parent is deceased?
If they are not an account holder they are not responsible for the debt. All debts and assets and wills are handled in accordance with the state probate laws in which the deceased lived and/or owned property.
Is the spouse of a deceased cosigner responsible for the debt?
The ESTATE is responsible.
Can you be responsible for your deceased father's business debt?
Not unless you were a part owner or in some way connected with the deceased person's business or personal debts.
Are children responsible for the debts of their deceased mother in Illinois?
The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debt.
In Louisiana is the surviving spouse responsible for the child support payments of a deceased individual?
no
Are children responsible for a deceased parent in the state of Pennsylvania?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The children are not required to pay them from their own funds, but it will reduce the amount they inherit.
Are children responsible for deceased parents dental bills in Oregon?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased including dental bills. The children are not required to pay them from their own pocket.
Are minor children responsible for deceased parents debt in Louisiana?
No. The age of the children is not relevant unless they are adults who entered into a financial agreement with the parents. For example joint holders of a credit card account. The estate of deceased person(s) is responsible for paying any debts in the manner prescribed by the probate laws of the state where the person lived at the time of their death.
If you live in Louisiana is a wife responsible for the credit card debt of her deceased spouse when the account was in his name only?
No... No...
Are the children in the state of Florida responsible for a deceased parents medical bills?
No, they are not
Do the children have to pay the debts of their deceased parents?
If you were not a joint debtor you are not responsible for repayment of deceased parent(s) debts.
Are children of deceased parent responsible for bills in ga?
In Georgia the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
Are the children responsible for bills if deceased is indigent in Ohio?
In Ohio the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
Are children resonsible for their deceased parents' debts in Virginia?
The estate will be responsible, not the children. They will not be able to inherit until they are resolved.
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.
