Debt Responsibility

They are typically going to be held responsible. The debt is used to buy goods and services. The spouse is considered to have benefited from these debts.

Once they have been appointed by the court the executor must pay the debts of the decedent before any assets can be distributed. Generally, if the mortgage isn't paid the lender will take possession of the property. If you want to keep the property you must arrange to pay off or refinance the mortgage.

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In Mississippi, the estate must resolve all debts including medical bills. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.

That would be a grand jury. The prosecutor presents the evidence and they will authorize the case.

Yes, they can certainly bring suit. You benefited by their payments. They are entitled to get their money back.

File the claim with the court where the probate has been filed. If the claim is ignored then speak with someone at the court about a motion to compel the executor to pay your claim.

In New Jersey, and every other state, the estate is responsible for the medical bills. However, most hospitals require 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.

In New Jersey, the estate must resolve all debts including medical bills. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.

You do not have to do it out of your pocket. If you are the executor of the estate, yes, insomuch as there are assets to pay them with. If the debts exceed the assets, there are some people who will not get paid, including the beneficiaries.

Both of the spouses are responsible for the debt. They both benefited from the debt, so they are held responsibility.

Yes, it is possible to be responsible. The primary insurance holder is always responsible for all the debts incurred. And it is considered a benefit to both parties.

In California, 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.

The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. If the family wants to keep the property the mortgage must be paid or the bank will take possession by foreclosure.

Not personally. The estate is responsible.

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No they are not going to be personally responsible for the debt. 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.

The estate has that responsibility. Until the estate is settled, the house ownership and responsibilities have not been transferred.

Typically they are going to be responsible. Both are considered to have benefited from the transactions.

You should not do anything with them. The executor of the estate should make arrangements to void the debt with the provider.

In most cases, yes, the spouse will be responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the goods and services.

Yes, it is the responsibility of the primary insurance holder. The admission papers are also likely to have specified this.

In Missouri the debts of the deceased, including hospital bills, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. If the estate has been closed, there should be no further claims. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.

The basic assumption is that yes, the spouse is jointly responsible. It is assumed that both spouses will benefit from the transactions.