Debt Responsibility

Debts are one of the primary reasons someone should open an estate. 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.

In Louisiana 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.

In Michigan the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in Michigan for help.

Generally, yes. If you are not able to pay you should contact the hospital to see if there is financial assistance available. If the bills are high or due to some kind of accident you should consult an attorney who can review your situation and determine what your options are.

Yes. Your estate is responsible for your debts after your death.

In many cases they will be held responsible. They are deemed to have benefited from to goods and services.

If you are now married, your dealings are entwined. If she has passed away, the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.

No way!!!

You must pay the estate unless the testator mentioned the debt in the will and provided that it didn't need to be repaid.

Indirectly, the spouse is going to pay the debts, either by a smaller inheritance or as a beneficiary of the goods and services purchased by the spouse. The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts.

Yes. The trust would be represented by its trustee in the suit. However, the trustee would not be personally liable.

They are the responsibility of the estate. They are either paid or the creditors are left without payment.

Your brother's estate is responsible for payment of his debts. If there is no estate then his creditors are out of luck. You could send any bills back along with a copy of his death certificate.

After the payments of their debts, their assets are distributed to their heirs under the provisions in their will or by the laws of intestacy if they have no will. You can check the laws of intestacy in the US and the UK at the related question link provided below.

No. Not unless the creditor can prove the debt was for items you both used.

The executrix is not personally responsible for the medical bills. The estate has to pay off the debts. As long as the estate can pay them, they have to receive and pay the bills. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. Your mother will indirectly have to resolve the debts before the assets are released.

My husband has several credit cards in full swing...He pays on them...To

whom the are for I don't know or what has been charged on them....

In no way can I pay for these after his death....what can I do....

if she has a spouse than no but if she dose not the bank will take care of it

In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. If the house is an asset in the estate, yes, it may have to be sold. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.

Tenancy by the entirety is a form of co-ownership of real property that is reserved for legally married people. In a T by E, when one owner dies the other automatically owns the property and there is no need for probate. A tenancy by the entirety is not a trust.

The assets of a husband and wife are considered to be merged. He is responsible for his spouse's debts.

It may depend on the insurance policy, as primary holder will always have a responsibility. And a spouse is considered to benefit from such services.

It is entirely dependent upon the laws in your area, but generally it depends on the types of bills, and what you mean by "leave him." If his name is attached to a loan (i.e. a car loan), then his credit will be affected by a failure to pay the loan on time. If his name is attached to the lease/mortgage on your house/apartment then he is also responsible for rent. If he is not living in the house, however, he is not responsible for the electric bill, the sewer bill, and so forth. Unless, you are getting a divorce, and he is the major income for the family. In that case you should be entitled to alimony, depending on the laws of your area. I am not a lawyer. Your mileage may very.

The estate must be probated in order for title to the property to pass to the heirs legally. That's the first step that must be taken so that someone will have the legal authority to deal with the bank. Someone must pay the mortgage or the bank will take possession of the property by foreclosure. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate, or hire one, who can review the situation and determine what your options are.