What if your grandfather died and you discovered afterwards that an employer owed him money. But never paid up. The owner of that company died, but his company is being run by his family. Would you have the grounds to sue for the money that was owed to my grandfather?
2007-02-21 05:09:50 · 10 answers · asked by Knowledge 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes you would, just as if your grandfather died and he had debts you would assume his debts, works the same way what ever money was owed to your grandfather is now owed to you. but before legal action i would take the proof of owed money's to the company's payroll. they should still have record, due to the fact companies now have to keep records of financial information for at least ten years.
here's a little extra to bill, you might want to read more about estate and decease laws. you do assume most debts if your beneficiary. Most companies do have there own laws on whether or not to pursue debts from estate of deceased.
2007-02-21 05:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by kyle_presley2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Your grandfather's ESTATE may be owed this money, not you personally. The estate could potentially sue.
2. States have statutes of limitations on debts. Basically these laws say "if you don't file in X number of years, your claim dies of old age and we won't hear your case."
3. If the company owes him money and it's still within the statute of limitations, that debt would still be owed by the company to your grandfather's estate.
4. This all presumes that the estate can prove that this debt existed. The estate can't just go to court and say "hey, Company X owed the deceased money, make them pay."
I am amazed at the number of strange answers people have posed. What's that about if your grandfather dies with debts, you have to assume them? Huh? I don't THINK so! Imagine what a wild grandpa could do if that was the case...or someone who was terminally ill...just charge up credit cards, etc and then die and leave their kid to pay it off. Nope.
2007-02-21 05:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states have a statute of limitations during which a debt is valid. You'll need to check there first; try the county clerk's office.
2007-02-21 05:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-21 05:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Debt has a limitation of 3 years. You can not claim it
2007-02-21 05:22:28 · answer #5 · answered by rams 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes your grandfathers lost wages were for his family and definately should be paid to him for his familys sake1!!! contact the company and if they doiont relinquish the funds contact a lawyer pending on how much its worth i guess
2007-02-21 05:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by tonya m 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes if you had proof get a real good lawyer good luck
2007-02-21 05:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Possibly, if you are the remaining heir to his estate....if someone else is they can sue posthumously on his behalf.
2007-02-21 05:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes if u have sufficient evidence about that
2007-02-21 05:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by micho 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may be able to get it.....but the burden of proof will be on you.......so be prepared.
2007-02-21 05:15:09 · answer #10 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋