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Debt Responsibility
Questions relating to the responsibilities for debts left by an individual that has died.
1,506 Questions
Can a wife obtain a copy of her husbands medical bill?
Not if the husband is still living. If he is deceased, the executor can obtain the records.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in NJ?
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including credit cards. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
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.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for their deceased spouse's funeral expense in Ohio?
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including funeral costs in Ohio. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
Does the executor of an estate have the right to collect an unpaid debt owed to the estate?
Yes they certainly do have that right. That is the entire purpose of opening an estate, to collect all assets and pay all debts.
Are heirs responsible for medical bills in Texas?
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts not the heirs. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
Are minor children responsible for deceased parents debt in Louisiana?
No. The age of the children is not relevant unless they are adults who entered into a financial agreement with the parents. For example joint holders of a credit card account.
The estate of deceased person(s) is responsible for paying any debts in the manner prescribed by the probate laws of the state where the person lived at the time of their death.
Do inheritors in the estate have to pay their debts before inheritance payout?
The debts of the estate have to be resolved first. Only then can funds be distributed.
Are children responsible for funeral cost in nebraska if the deceased has a surviving spouse?
Only the estate is responsible, not the children or the spouse. However, if you signed any of the paperwork, you may have become the guarantor of the debt. And the estate must pay off any debts before they can distribute any funds.
Are children of deceased responsible for his debt in California?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid.
Who is responsible for your credit card debt after your death in Mississippi?
The estate is responsible for the credit card debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, they may not get paid.
Are children of a deceased mother responsible for her utility bills?
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts, including utility bills, not the heirs. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
Is the wife responsible for the deceased spouse's hospital bill in Tennessee?
The estate is responsible for medical bills of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid. The wife may not inherit anything from the spouse if there are not enough assets to cover the debts.
Is a husband responsible for his deceased wife's medical bills in mi?
In Michigan the estate has the responsibility to settle all debts, including medical bills, not the husband. Once that is done, then remainder can be distributed to the husband.
Is sister responsible for deceased brother debt if no will and claims him as tax dependent?
It will depend on whether she was listed in the debt documents. In most cases the estate will be responsible and if there are not enough assets, the debt goes unpaid.
What if you owed your parents money and they die and other children want to collect?
The estate has the right to collect. If there is documentation, they may offset the loan against your inheritance.
Who pays for a funeral of a parent with one adult child and no will?
A will makes no difference other than to indicate if the deceased parent left funds either money or life insurance to pay the cost of their funeral. They are still you're parent, so the adult child should pay, that is the moral stance. However, legally, the children do not have the funds to pay for the funeral, then they can ask the government for help. Most governments usually will provide for the cost of a basic funeral for a deceased, if that deceased left no means from their estate to meet their own funeral costs.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in the state of Florida?
The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Florida courts could rule that the spouse benefited from the debts and could be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.
Can utility companies require spouse pay outstanding bill if spouse is deceased?
Yes, if the spouse is living in the home or benefited from the utility use. The assets of the estate have to be used to clear all debts before anything can be distributed. That includes utility bills and credit card debts.
What happens to a debt if a person has nothing in the estate?
The executor will show the plan to the court. It will include all debts and all assets. If the debts are more than the assets, the debts will be cancelled.
When a parent dies are their children responsible for their debt?
Normally the estate has that responsibility. If the children co-signed, they can be held personally responsible.
Are children resposible for their parents debts after they die?
They are not directly responsible. The estate is responsible to settle all the debts. Until these have been paid, the children are not entitled to receive anything.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouses bills in Missouri?
As in all states, Missouri requires the estate to be responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid.
Is a husband responsible for a wife's medical bills in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, and every other state, the estate is responsible for the bills. However, most insurance requires the insurance holder, normally the husband, to guarantee the costs. So indirectly, the spouse will pay because they will not inherit the money that went to pay the debt.
