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If by indigent you mean completely without assets, then no, an estate is not necessary. An estate is necessary if a decedent has assets that are to be transferred to another person, whether by will or intestacy. In fact, since a decedent's "estate" consist of his/her assets nd if there are no assets, there is no "estate."
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Are adult children responsible to an indigent deceased parent in California?
No they are not personally responsible for the debt in California, or any state. One of the primary reasons to open an estate is to resolve such debts. The estate has 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.
If the child who has been given a house with a parent having lifetime right of occupacy and the daughter has to go to a nursing home and becomes indigent is the house part of the daughter's estate?
Generally, the daughter would own the fee in the property subject to the mother's life estate. So the answer is yes, the property would be part of the daughter's estate.
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.
When a child dies by negligence of hospital can a parent be the power of attorney for the estate?
No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.
Can you as co-executor be sued for the debt of your parent's foreclosed mortgage?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. The executor is not personally liable. If it is necessary to bring suit the executor's name will be recited as the respondent as the executor of the estate and not as an individual.
Are children responsible for funeral costs for indigent parent in the state of Washington?
Usually not, unless they were listed on the original loan papers or they were part-owners of a family owned business or corporation. However, the estate the children might inherit would be subject to the debts of the parents.
What part of speech is indigent in the sentence The indigent was tired from scrounging for food?
In that sentence, indigent is a noun.
Can you take a sibling to court over a deceased parents estate?
Yes, siblings can take each other to court over a deceased parent's estate if there are disputes or disagreements regarding the distribution of assets or inheritance outlined in the parent's will. Legal guidance and representation may be necessary to navigate the probate process or any disputes that arise.
When a parent dies are the children held responsible for any debt left?
The parent's estate is responsible for their debts. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck. However, if the parent left any assets, the estate must be probated in order to give creditors an opportunity to file a claim.
How do you sell stock of deceased parent?
The executor of the estate is able to sell assets of the estate.
Do you have to carry supplement insuance with medicaid or Medicare?
Medicaid is intended to cover all medically necessary services for indigent persons, so no supplemental insurance should be necessary. For Medicare, supplemental insurance will be necessary.
Can daughter make claim against parent's estate for caretaking while parent was alive?
No
