Debt Responsibility

Normally any debts a person has when they die (such as outstanding fees to a nursing home) are paid out of the estate of the deceased person. If there is not enough money in the estate to meet all the debts then the people owed money get only a share of what there is. Relatives do not have to make up the difference unless THEY told the nursing home THEY would pay the nursing home costs (and signed a contract to this effect).

It will depend on the debts and assets of the deceased. It is normally a good idea to establish one in order to settle all debts and terminate them if possible.

To inventory the estate, pay the debts and taxes and distribute the remainder. The distribution is according to the will or the laws of the state.

This depends on what part of the world you live in. In the US, if you are part of the estate of a deceased person, depending on the type of debt, you may be liable to pay it off using any settlement from the estate.

No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.

Since the couple were not married the surviving person is only responsible for joint debts only. The status of the home ownership depends upon how the property is titled and the terms of the mortgage agreement.

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The estate is responsible for the medical debts. The exception would be if the children were the insurance holder or co-signed the medical agreement.

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Only if that spouse signed an agreement with the providing agencies to do so. Pennsylvania is not a community property state and therefore debts (including medical costs) of one spouse is not automatically owed by the other.

However, that may not prevent a creditor from attempting to collect from the surviving spouse. He or she should obtain legal counsel if that should happen to be assured their rights are protected.

An insolvent estate is one with no value to it. The debts are greater than the assets. Therefore, it does not make sense to purchase an insolvent estate.

The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Most rules state that the spouse benefits from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.

Yes, even if indirectly. If they are still living, yes, they are jointly responsible. Since they are married, any benefit to one is considered a benefit to the other.

If the spouse has passed away, the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. And since the spouse is normally the recipient of the estate, the bills will affect how much the spouse will inherit. Some of the assets, such as property held as Tenants in the Entirety, becomes the property of the spouse. Other assets may have to be liquidated to pay the bills, including medical expenses and funeral costs.

No and Yes. The estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. And since the spouse is normally the recipient of the estate, the bills will affect how much the spouse will inherit. Some of the assets, such as property held as Tenants in the Entirety, becomes the property of the spouse. Other assets may have to be liquidated to pay the bills, including medical expenses and funeral costs.

It depends on the laws in your jurisdiction. In the United States, both spouses are responsible for debts incurred by either spouse in a community property state. That isn't so in separate property states whereby a spouse is not responsible for a debt on a loan they didn't sign. There are also variations of those rules in different states. If you still have questions you should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.

It depends on the laws in your jurisdiction. In the United States, both spouses are responsible for debts incurred by either spouse in a community property state. That isn't so in separate property states whereby a spouse is not responsible for a debt on a loan they didn't sign. There are also variations of those rules in different states. If you still have questions you should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.

It depends on the laws in your jurisdiction. In the United States, both spouses are responsible for debts incurred by either spouse in a community property state. That isn't so in separate property states whereby a spouse is not responsible for a debt on a loan they didn't sign. There are also variations of those rules in different states. If you still have questions you should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.

It depends on the laws in your jurisdiction. In the United States, both spouses are responsible for debts incurred by either spouse in a community property state. That isn't so in separate property states whereby a spouse is not responsible for a debt on a loan they didn't sign. There are also variations of those rules in different states. If you still have questions you should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.

For Kentucky the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any any remainder distributed.

In every state, the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.

The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Most Canadian courts would rule that the spouse benefits from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.

As long as the estate is still open. And if the debtor wasn't notified, they may be able to re-open the estate.

The estate is liable for the obligations of the deceased. They would have to settle the debts.

In every state including Kentucky, the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.

In Arizona the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.