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In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. If you signed the papers on the funeral arrangements you might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
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∙ 11y agoNoone in particular is responsible, as long as it gets paid. Whether it be by the family of the wife or the husband himself.
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Who is responsible for the decedent's funeral the family or the wife?
A decedent's spouse is the next of kin and has the right to make all decisions regarding the funeral. The spouse is also responsible for paying the bill. The "family" must defer to the spouse's wishes.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for their deceased spouse's funeral expense in Sourth Carolina?
The spouse is not personally responsible for the funeral bills, unless they set them up and signed the paperwork, which is often the case. However, the estate is responsible. Which means that the estate may be depleted and a lien placed on the house. The spouse may not inherit anything.
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.
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.
If spouse passes away and beneficiary on life insurance is not spouse is spouse still responsible for burial?
The estate is probably responsible unless the will says otherwise. In most cases the person making the arrangement will have to pay for the funeral and ask the estate to reimburse them.
Who is responsible for funeral expenses of mother living with daughter?
If there is no living spouse, the children are responsible. If the daughter is the only child, it is her responsibility. In return for raising children and the expenses associated with it, I would think the least a parent could expect is for their child to pay for their funeral.
Is wife responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in Colorado?
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.
In Florida if your parents are refinancing would your spouse need to sign the mortgage?
Not unless your spouse is on the title to the property. If not and your spouse signs, then your spouse will be fully responsible for paying the mortgage.Not unless your spouse is on the title to the property. If not and your spouse signs, then your spouse will be fully responsible for paying the mortgage.Not unless your spouse is on the title to the property. If not and your spouse signs, then your spouse will be fully responsible for paying the mortgage.Not unless your spouse is on the title to the property. If not and your spouse signs, then your spouse will be fully responsible for paying the mortgage.
Is the spouse responsible for medical bills after death of a spouse in Colorado?
s the spouse responsible for medical bills after death of a spouse in Colorado?
Is a spouse responsible for the other spouse medical bills?
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.
Is a wife responsible for her deceased husbands medical bills in Wisconsin?
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.
When the cosigner dies is the spouse responsible for a repossion that she did not cosign for?
The spouse is not responsible and should not have this on her credit. But the estate of the deceased will still be responsible for the debt.
