No , that only applies to any debt cosigned for or if you were married to the party that has passed away.
If a parent borrower passes away, the responsibility for paying off a Parent PLUS loan typically falls to the borrower's estate or the student who benefited from the loan.
The power of attorney expires on the death of the principal. The estate is responsible for the debts, and they may request a full accounting from the power of attorney.
Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the medical bills of the deceased. If a child has co-signed any paperwork regarding medical procedures, they may be held liable. If they hope to inherit a house, they may have to pay the bills to avoid the house being sold to pay the debts.
Debts of the spouse are considered to have benefited both of them. He can be held responsible for the debts.
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. Someone will open an estate in order to settle the debts.
Yes. The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. Those debts must be paid before any assets are distributed to the heirs.
Maybe. In some community property states a surviving spouse is responsible for all the debts that were incurred during the marriage even if he or she did not hold the account.
Their closest relative probably
The estates are responsible for the debts. The attorney who is handling the estate will let you know how the debts will be paid.
My husband has termial cancer and I was wondering when he passes will I be responible for any credit card debts he has and any of his medical bills? We live in the state of Ohio.
In general, you are not automatically responsible for your deceased spouse's outstanding bills. However, the estate of the deceased may be responsible for paying off any debts using their assets before distributing any remaining assets to heirs. It is important to consult with a legal professional to understand your specific situation and obligations.
No you are not personally responsible for the debt in Pennsylvania. The estate is required 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.