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The estate has to pay all of the debts off if at all 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.

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If the decease has credit card debt with no dollar value to his estate what happens to the debt?

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.


What happens when a family spends more money than it has?

they have debt


How do you divide an estate when two of three heirs owe money to the estate?

The value of the estate, which includes the debts owed to it as well as the debts the estate owes, is divided up into three parts. The amount those that owe the estate money receive is off-set against the debt. If there are more debts owed by the estate then it is worth, those owing money will have to pay it to the estate.


If your sibling owes money to your mom at the time of your moms death does she have to pay it back to the estate.?

That will depend on the will, if there is no will and no signed document then the answer is "no" There MUST BE PROOF that the debt is owed in the first place!!! Your sibling absolutely has to repay the debt to the estate, especially if there is no will. In fact, the only way your sibling can get out of paying the debt is if there IS a will and the will specifically forgives the debt. The debt is an asset of the estate and must be collected by the executor. If your sibling is the executor, she still must pay it back. Frequently, in situations like this, the debt is not actually paid to the estate. The person owing the money simply has his or her inheritance reduced by an appropriate pro rata amount depending on the circumstances. If there is no signed document evidencing the debt, it must still be repaid if the debt can be proved by other means.


When does interest stop accumulating for a debt owed to an estate by an heir?

Interest on a debt is not going to stop accumulating for a debt owed to an estate by an heir until the debt is paid off. Perhaps selling the estate will help the heir pay the debt off and stop the interest accumulation.

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What happens when a person dies and is owed money by a relative?

If the debt is evidenced in writing it is the obligation of the executor to collect the debt owed to the estate.


In English Law What happens to credit card debt after the death of The card holder?

The Debt goes to be paid by his estate, if there is no money to pay the debt it just bad luck for the credit card company.


What happens to credit card debt when the cardholder dies but wasn't the one that used the card?

The estate is responsible for the debt. They will have to pay it off before closing the estate. They have the ability to try and get the money/goods back from the person that spent it.


You owe money if you die is the debt over?

No the debt passes on the the heirs of the estate.


What happens to a debt you owe to a person that dies?

The debt you owed to the decedent will become a part of their estate and their heirs can collect as long as they have proof that you owe the money. The heirs can request that an estate representative be appointed and that person can pursue payment from you. The debt does not just go away as long as there is evidence that the money was owed to the decedent.


What happens to their credit card debt when a single person dies?

Their estate is responsible for the debt. First, if the deceased has a home, property, condo, cars, etc., the estate will sell it off and pay the debtors. If there are no assets, the debtors will lose their money. If there is no will, the estate will be distributed according to the intestacy laws.


What happens when someone dies and they owe you money?

You can file a claim against their estate in probate court with proof of the debt. If you have proof of the debt and they have assets of value, you must be paid by the estate before any remaining assets can legally be distributed to their heirs. If they have nothing of value, than you have nothing you can claim from them.


Who is responsible for credit card debt of deceased family member is there is no estate or money?

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If the decease has credit card debt with no dollar value to his estate what happens to the debt?

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.


What happens if a sister diesand she has a brother left but doesn't live with her is he liable for her debt?

Not unless he co-signed for things with her. The debt is the responsibility of the estate.


What is Texas law regarding credit card debt for surviving spouse?

Technically, the debt has to be resolved by the estate. And as the spouse gets the estate, they will be paying one way or another. And is many cases the spouse benefits from the debt, they can come after the money