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The executor cannot refuse to pay properly documented debts. They do not have to pay them personally, the money comes from the estate. If there isn't any money, they show the court the assets and distribution and the estate is closed. And if they insist on not paying, the court can revoke their status as executor and assign it to someone else.
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Am I required to pay my deceased father's bills?
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.
What do you do with utility bills in the name of a deceased spouse or parent?
Such bills should be turned over to the executor of the estate. They should pay legitimate bills and either close the account, or transfer it to the estate or the heir that will be taking over the property.
Are you responsible for deceased mothers bills?
If your mother died without any assets but died flat broke, you are not responsible for her bills. You do not have to pay her bills out of your own money. (You have to pay any expenses you arrange for after she dies. If you buy a funeral you have to make sure it is paid for.) However, if your mother left you money and you are the executor of her estate, you must pay her bills.
do I have to pay medical bills of a deceased person if I am an administrator of the estate?
Yes, you have to pay any debts owed by deceased from estate proceeds. It depends on the state, but generally as the administrator of the estate, you, the executor, are responsible for paying debts 'with the estate itself'. You are generally not obligated to pay out of your own assets.
Is a executor liable for any bills?
The executor is not personally liable. They are required to use the estate funds to resolve bills.
In Connecticut is a surviving spouse responsible for paying deceased spouse's medical bills?
Unless the survivor(s) signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense - NOT the survivors.HOWEVER: In reality, if the surviving spouse also happens to be the Executor of their deceased spouse's estate, they WILL, have to pay for whatever medical bills may be outstanding from the proceeds of the estate that they are administering.
Does an executor have to pay old medical bills in TX?
The executor's job is to settle the estate. That includes resolving all of the estate's bills, from the estate, not their own pocket.
Can the executor sell a car that was owned by the deceased?
Yes, they have that power. However, if any money (a loan) was owed on the vehicle by the deceased, the Executor, on behalf of the estate, must pay off the lienholder.
What happens if an executor does not have the funds to pay off deceased bills?
The executor's duty is to apply the deceased's assets, to the extent that it is possible towards meeting the deceased's liabilities. In the even of insufficient funds, after funeral and testamentary expenses - typically costs incurred post mortem, the outstanding bills are paid pro rata. The heirs, especially dependent spouses and children would get nothing. Effective estate planning would reduce the possibility of dependents being left high and dry.
When does an executor of a will get paid by the estate if they have to pay outstanding bills left by decedant?
The executor should never pay the bills themselves. They should have the estate do it. Yes, with proper receipts, there should be no problem with getting the money back.
When can you expect to get your money back after spending your own money to pay bills on your deceased sister estate?
You need to file a claim against the estate. Provide the documentation and receipts to the executor. Your claim will be added to the others.
If your the executor of a will and you find the bank account has Pay upon death on it and it is not the executor who pays taxes on that?
I have been the executor of my mothers money, I pay her nursing home bills with it, she just died and i have 200,000 dollars left, do I have to pay tax on that money.
