Who is responsible for debts of deceased?
608312
The debt should be paid by the ex- wife as long as he is not the co-signer.  Since she is no longer able to pay this debt her estate (belongings, car, house, etc.) will be sold and that money will be sent to the debt collectors.  This means that he will not pay (but the creditors still have his name attached to hers and they do not have their money so they are calling to try to get it) and the debt will be settled when her estate is sold.
789970
Typically, you need to be aware whether this person who dies leaves a will or not. Even if there are no immediate family memebers, people leave wills. If they die "as is", i.e. w/o a will, they die "intestate". Most likely, in such circustances, the local municipality/cour-appointed trustee will send the letter to the bank to release the info on assets of the deceased. The proceeds ( (if any)will then be distributed to pay-off state-sponsored funeral expenses/cremation...The left-overs will "go to the government coffers" -central banking units- until claims by rightful owners (that can sometimes materialize) can be made. There is a whole procedure for that - for the unclaimed bank deposits...It is regulated.
541695
at the courthouse. they are required to post it or publish it, to give the people a chance to pay the debt. our court house has a bulletin board with properties listed, and the taxes owed.
174169
I think you need to ask a lawyer in the jurisdiction where you live. I suspect your brothers portion of the mortage will still be owed to the mortgage company.\n\nDoes he have a will? That can make a difference.\n\nThe idea that a person's debts die with them may not be true. The debts may become a part of their estate along with any assets.
310742
If you live in a community Property state then yes you are responsible for them.  Any and all debt incurred during a marital community is the responsibility of BOTH parties.\n\nI am sorry for your loss, and best wishes for the future.
875171
Depends.  If you are the BENEFICIARY of the policies, they have no claim on your monies or benefits.  Now, that won't stop slimey debt collectors from trying to trick or guilt you into paying.  You'll have to brush up on fair debt collection laws, tell them to stop calling & harrassing or you'll file a complaint.\n\nBUT, if his ESTATE is the beneficiary, then yes, the monies must pay off all his debts before you can inheirit.  Actually, all his assets must go to pay off any debts before any of the heirs can collect - they only get assets less debts.
547337
you are not liable for your roomates debt if you are both half and half on the lease.\n\nif your roomate died, then they only owe up to the point of death, since they no longer live in the apartment. \n\ndepends on how the lease was done,
1121788
yes, unless there was a written agreement that the debt is discharged if the creditor dies.  The money will need to be paid to the estate of the dad person.  Continue sending the payments as you have in the past and the executor of the estate will let you know where to send them in the future.
578237
His estate is liable for it.  If there's an executor, they may be bound to settle the debt, depending on the agreement grandfather entered into when the debt was created.  You should consult an attorney.
350102
If you have signed contracts in both names (example: car, house, cell phones, loans) then you will be responsible.  If one party doesn't make said payments then they will come after second party.  If there are not contractual agreements that both parties have signed, I'm not completely sure how that works but I don't see how they can hold you responsible. I'm in the U.S.  I just know that contracts are enforceable regardless of divorce.
139998
you need a lawyer. However in this country even if you change your name your still liable for the previous debt.\n\nGET A SOLICITOR!
443933
Yes they do unless the debt is in more than one name in which case ther surviving person or persons will almost inevitably be liable for the outstanding balance.
1122645
If you truly believe the person spending the money never had any authorization to do so, and is not spending it on behalf of the deceased person's estate, and more likely is spending for their own (illegal) benefit, then it's a grand theft and should be reported to the police department where the theft is occuring.  A starting point is to report it to the police department in which jurisdiction the deceased person lived and died.  It's also possible that these incremental thefts were going on when the victim was alive (elder financial abuse), but are just accelerating now.
845271
The estate will be responsible for the bill.  But the debt cannot legally transfer to you.  If you parent had a $100,000 hospital bill, the hospital will basically be put into queue behind all other creditors.  As the estate is liquidated, the creditors will be paid off in turn.  Generally secured debt (mortgages and car notes) are paid first, followed by unsecured debt (credit cards and medical bills.)  Also - depending on the age your parent, Medicare/Medicaid wil help as well as Social Security.  But, No, you can't be held responsible for the debt.  Although your inheritance might take a serious hit.
599542
It is a federal law not state. Any debt incurred to either parties while married become the dual responsibility of both partys, weither a signed agreemnt is vild or not. THe dad is responsible for the morgage if it goes into default. So long as your friends parents are married. There is nothing he can do about this short of filling for bankruptcy. He must continue the payments, if it goes into default its his tail. Simillar things happen if on parent filles for bankruptcy and the other doesn't. Then all the bills accrued in the one parents name now automatically get switched to the spouse. Its not fair but it is the way it is.
1062858
This is usually a responsibility of the local government (city, town or county). At least, when we lived in the Chicago area it was.\n\nWhen the unclaimed body is recovered, and an autopsy shows it will not be required as evidence, the relevant information is recorded and it is buried in a publicly maintained cemetery (depending on the locality, they may have a clergyman recite before the burial). The grave site is maintained with some sort of accounting number, so that later if someone has come forward they can claim the body, it can be exhumed and taken to the family plot, or family funeral home, etc.\n\nThis is often used in the case of runaways, or homeless or people who have become badly addicted to something and have dropped out of society.
672025
You shouldn't have to pay your parents debts after they passed away it isn't your responsibility the bills and such should be gone talk to the creditors they will help you. As for you and your sister its going to be hard to raise your sister but you can do it don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it and take a break or if its too ruff for you if you had family around maybe they can help too. Ill pray for you and God Bless you and your sister.