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If the judgments are by a third party against the ex-husband as the only defendant then they are not your mother's debts. If they mention her name as a defendant her estate is responsible. If the judgments were granted to her ex-husband against HER then he can make a claim against the estate as a creditor.

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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.


How do you get proof that you are legal heir to your husbands estate?

To prove you are the legal heir to your husband's estate, you typically need to provide documents such as the marriage certificate, the deceased husband's will (if one exists), and any legal documents that establish your relationship to him. Consulting with an estate attorney can help you navigate the legal process and gather the necessary proof.


Who is responsible for registering property left in a will?

The executor or personal representative named in the will is responsible for registering property left in a will. They are responsible for transferring the assets from the deceased owner to the intended beneficiaries according to the wishes outlined in the will.


How do you use custodian in a sentence?

According to the will,Joseph will remain the custodian of the estate.


How many years do you have to be married to share in your husbands estate?

From the moment you say "I do" you have a legal interest in your husband's estate. There is no time requirement only that you be legally married. Laws that give rights to the surviving spouse vary from state to state.

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Technically the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The spouse, through the estate, has to pay off the debts.


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No. Unless you agreed in writing to be responsible for your mother's debts, her estate will be responsible. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck.


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The estate will normally be responsible. The spouse will indirectly pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.


Are you responsible for your deceased husbands medical bills?

The estate will be responsible. The husband indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.


Are you responsible for your deceased husbands debt if there is no estate?

The estate will be responsible, so it would be a good idea to open one. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.


Does a wife have to pay assume responsibility for her husbands debt?

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Why am I responsiable for mothers debt to state of Maryland when she had no estate?

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Is the wife responsible for husbands debts after death in Virginia?

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