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The co-signer will be required to pay off the debt. That's what they agreed to when they co-signed so that the primary could get the account.

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What happens if your cosigner dies during the loan repayment period?

If your cosigner dies during the loan repayment period, the responsibility for repaying the loan typically falls solely on the primary borrower. The terms of the loan agreement will dictate how the situation is handled, but the primary borrower may need to continue making payments on their own or seek alternative arrangements with the lender.


Who pays loan on joint account when only one signed for the loan then dies?

I'm not sure if I get the question. Are you talking about having a cosigner orlike in a PLUS loan? If a borrower dies, the loan can be discharged.


If the cosigner of a home loan dies will the bank go after his estate for repayment?

My belief is that as long as the mortgage is paid on time by the borrower, there would be no reason to go after the cosigner estate.


Is a cosigner's spouse responsible for the loan if he dies?

No you are not responsible but if your step daughter does not pay the loan they can still repossess the vehicle.


Does cosigner have to pay back loan if original signer dies?

Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.

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Is a cosigner on a credit card responsible after the primary dies?

Yes.


If you are an authorized user on a credit card and the primary holder dies are you resonsible for the debt?

An authorized user on a credit card can be responsible on an account in which the primary card holder passes. The creditor looks at the situation as the authorized card holder was able to make purchases with the account, and should be held liable, even in the event of the primary's death.


If the primary borrower dies is the cosigner now resonsible for the loan?

Yes, unless the loan is settled by the estate.


How does it apply to a authorized user on the account and the primary dies and the card is used after the death who is responsible for the debt even if the deceased has no monies in any estate?

The authorized users who had full access to the account are both equally responsible for the debts incurred. The secondary user most likely used the card before the primary became deceased ... just because the primary account holder dies does not dismiss the responsibility of the secondary account user.


What happen if the seconary bank holder dies?

It seems like you are asking what happens when one joint account holder dies. I believe that most joint bank accounts are set up so that the surviving account holder would have legal possession of the full balance, the same as he did before the death of the other joint account holder.


What does beneficiary to a bank account mean?

A beneficiary is the person to whom the proceeds of a bank account would be paid if the primary account holder of that bank account dies. They can also be termed the nominee for a bank account. This is very important for cases wherein the account holder does not have a legal will stating to whom his account proceeds should go. In such cases the bank would choose the nominee or beneficiary and pay them the account proceeds.


What happens when the cosigner dies and the loan is in default?

If the account was secured by what ever was purchased, then it is likely to be repossessed, and regular collection procedures will begin to collect any remaining balance. If the account is unsecured, collections will begin against the guarantor or primary on the account. It is possible that the guarantor may be able to get all or part of the debt covered by any funds available from the cosigner's estate, but this would likely require the assistance of an estate attorney.


Who is responsible for credit card debt when some dies in PA?

The person(s) named as the account holder. If the account was held jointly then the surviving account holder is responsible for the debt. If the decedent was the sole account holder the debt becomes a part of his or her estate and is handled according to probate laws.


What happens if your cosigner dies during the loan repayment period?

If your cosigner dies during the loan repayment period, the responsibility for repaying the loan typically falls solely on the primary borrower. The terms of the loan agreement will dictate how the situation is handled, but the primary borrower may need to continue making payments on their own or seek alternative arrangements with the lender.


In Minnesota is an adult child responsible for their mother's debts when she dies?

No, not unless you are a joint debtor/account holder.


Who pays loan on joint account when only one signed for the loan then dies?

I'm not sure if I get the question. Are you talking about having a cosigner orlike in a PLUS loan? If a borrower dies, the loan can be discharged.


What if a person is a user on the credit card and the primary cardholder dies is the user responsible for the debt?

Authorized users are usually not responsible for debt incurred by the use of a credit card. However, some card issuers have begun to require an authorized user to sign an agreement similar to those of a the traditional cosigner. Such stipulations contained in the contract of the primary card holder can result in any user being subjected to repayment of those charges he or she makes on the account. Before entering into such an agreement the authorized user should make themselves aware of all the conditions pertaining to the use of the account.