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Debt Responsibility

Questions relating to the responsibilities for debts left by an individual that has died.

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In California do you have to pay a deceased husband's medical bills?

Yes ... they must be paid because services were rendered for medical care received. The hospital cannot absorb those costs, as they had to pay their employees already for their time worked as hospital staff.

Who is responsible in VA for paying bills such as electric and credit cards of a deceased grandmother if she owned property an house but there is no will only one family member that wants the property?

The executor of the estate is responsible for insuring that the value of the estate is maintained. This is the purpose for setting up an estate. If there are no assets other then the house, it may have to be sold to pay her debts.

Can your credit be ruined if you do not pay your deceased mothers medical bills there was no estate she owned nothing?

It should not affect your credit unless you signed as a guarantor on any of the agreements. In most cases the debts of the deceased, including funeral expenses, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.

If an individual dies owing back taxes to the IRS are his heirs responsible for the repayment?

The heirs are not personally responsible for the debt, though the spouse may be. The estate has to pay off the debts including taxes. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

What happens if you owe more than your estate is worth?

If you have a Will there will be a statement saying that "all of my debts are to be paid." Each creditor puts in a claim. The estate is divided among them. Your survivors don't have to pay them unless they co-signed.

What is extortion in business?

Extortion in business is obtaining money, goods or services from a person through coercion. This is actually regarded as a criminal offence.

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 could happen when an estate has no money left to pay credit card balance?

The estate has to pay off the debts possible. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute the amount as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

Are you responsible for your deceased husbands debt?

The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. The estate will resolve the debts before you get any money. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.

If a person is married is the executor of their will responsible for paying there bills?

The executor is responsible for making sure all assets in the will are accounted for, along with transferring these assets to the correct party. He or she also needs to ensure that all the debts of the deceased are paid off, including any taxes. The executor is legally obligated to meet the wishes of the deceased and act in the interest of the deceased. The executor can be almost anyone but is usually a lawyer, accountant or family member, with the only restriction being that he or she must be over the age of 18 and have no prior felony convictions.

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Do I have debt responsibility as a POA for my Mother?

personally no. However, as POA you act as your mother's agent and must pay her debts as they become due. If you mismanage her funds, then you may have some responsibility.

If a house is the only asset in and estate and the deceased has debt is it mandatory the home be sold?

The estate has a responsibility to pay off the debts. If there are assets to do so, they must be used. The estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

What debt is paid by deceased estate?

The estate has to pay off all of the debts of the deceased if possible. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court signs off on the distribution, the debts are ended.

Parent died without a will and has debt how is this resolved?

The estate of the parent is 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 a person dies with debts and if their estate cannot pay those debts can the creditor go after the executor to pay off the remaining bills?

No. If the assets of the estate doesn't cover the debts, the creditors will have to write them off. But that means that no one can inherit anything from the estate as it would have to be liquidated to pay debts.

What can make a will null void?

A new will can void an old one. Some divorce decrees will also nullify a previous will. In some places an heir can elect to take against the will, voiding parts of it. And if a court finds that the will was signed under undo influence it can be voided.

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.

Are daughters responsible for deceased fathers bills?

No, she should be held responsible. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including all the bills of the deceased. If the daughter has co-signed any paperwork regarding those bills, she may be held liable.

What happens in the UK when two executors do not agree?

When co-executors cannot agree then they each need to have their own attorney (or solicitor) and then allow the attorneys to complete the proceedings. Generally, an attorney will not allow the client to impede the process unnecessarily. Generally, the attorneys will be paid by the estate so it benefits the estate for the co-executors to act reasonably and responsibly to preserve the assets that will eventually pass to the beneficiaries.

What if the person who died with credit card debt who has no estate?

Debts are one of the primary reasons to open an estate. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

When someone dies and they do not leave a will who gets the inheritance?

Each state or country has their own laws regarding this. They are normally called the Intestacy Statute. Typically it will leave the money to the spouse and children. If there is no heir, the estate will escheat to the government.

Who inherits in an intestate estate in Arkansas?

That will depend on what relations are living. Typically the spouse and children get the first round. It can go to parents or sibling if they survive. Consult an Arkansas probate attorney for the specifics.

Does your wife have to pay off your credit cards when you die?

Not unless she is liable for the debt by another rule of law; e.g., she is a signatory on the debt or the debt is one for "necessaries." However, the decedent's nonexempt assets still are liable for the debts.

Your father signed over his car title to daughter shortly before he died. Can a creditor seize the car to pay for deceased father's debts?

If he gave it to her within two years of his death, the executor can pull the asset back into the estate to insure creditors are covered. Consult a probate attorney.

Is a child liable for a deceased parents unpaid taxes even if there was no will estate or trust.?

They are not personally responsible for the debt or taxes. The estate has to pay off these claims. If the estate cannot, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

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