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The estate has to resolve all debts. The step children will not inherit until that is taken care of.

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In Ky is the surviving child responsible for deceased parent medical bill?

No they are not personally responsible for the medical bill. 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.


What age is a parent in Texas no longer responsible for their children?

In Texas, a parent is typically no longer responsible for their children once they reach the age of 18, which is the age of majority. At that point, children are considered legal adults and responsible for themselves.


What age is a parent legal responsiblity for a child in Florida?

Until they reach the age of majority in Florida. That is the age of 18.


How can you find out if a deceased parent left a will?

You can start by checking with the deceased parent's lawyer, estate planning attorney, or financial advisor. You can also check with the probate court in the county where the deceased parent lived to see if a will has been filed for probate. Sometimes, the executor named in the will or the deceased parent's close family members may also have knowledge of the existence of a will.


What happens if your father dies your parents are divorced and he just purchased a travel trailer and still owes on it... are we responsible for it?

When a parent dies, a minor child is not held responsible for the payments of a purchased item. If the item was purchased after a divorce has become final, the ex spouse is not responsible for the purchase either.

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In the state of Florida are children responsible for the medical bills or a deceased parent when there is not money or an estate?

In Florida the children are not personally responsible for the debt. 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.


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.


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 adult children responsible for credit card debt of a deceased parent who had no estate and who lived in the state of Pennsylvania?

No.


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.


Are adult children responsible to take over the house of a deceased parent?

Normally there is a will, stating who will inherit the house. Whoever inherits the house will be responsible for it. If there is no will, the courts will decide.


Are adult children responsible for deceased parents nursing home debts when they are broke?

Generally, a parent's estate is responsible, the children are not--even when the children are not broke--, unless the children have committed themselves to pay for the obligation in some other way.


Are children responsible for medical bills of a deceased parent in Pennsylvania?

For Pennsylvania the estate has the responsibility to settle the medical bills, not the children. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.


Can children with a deceased parent get Medicaid?

YES


In Ky is the surviving child responsible for deceased parent medical bill?

No they are not personally responsible for the medical bill. 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.


Are children responsible for medical bills of a deceased parent when there is an estate or will?

Children are not responsible for the debts of their parents. The estate must settle the debts. The exception would be if a child signed any paperwork gaurenteeing the medical costs.