if someone dies and they dont even have enough to pay for the funeral do other debts have to be paid first
2007-04-23 05:23:38 · 13 answers · asked by shirneth 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In my state, the priority debts are #1-the funeral home and #2, the expenses of the last illness. That's probably similar in most states, so no debts have to be paid if the decedent was destitute.
2007-04-23 05:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As his estate will go into escrow it is unlikely any money will be available for funeral expenses by the time they need to be buried. If the body is unclaimed the state will provide a funeral of sorts. His estate will go to pay any legal outstand debts, then distributed as the will dictates. The executor of the estate, where appointed by the will or the court, will see what is available for furfural expense reimbursement if the funeral is not left to the state. No relative can be required to pay any debt that may be left over after final distribution of the estate unless they cosigned for the loan.
2007-04-23 05:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by thecarolinacowboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a veteran contact the VA
Check with local authorities/funeral homes/churches regarding "free" burial for those who cannot afford it.
If someone dies maybe the other debts have insurance on them as well.
If someone dies I would guess they cannot be held responsible for any of their debts...can they?
2007-04-23 05:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by lilygateau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No-even for the funeral,the local govt organisations or the municipal corporations arrange and pay! The debts need not be cleared as the person who owes is no more and no one can fight a dead person!
2007-04-23 05:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by anil m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a public fiduciary where the decedent resided. There are programs out there to help people who died leaving debts.
THESE DEBTS DO NO BELONG TO THE FAMILY. However, if they have any assets, the courts can ask that the assets be sold and the bills be paid.
2007-04-23 05:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This person won't be having a funeral if no one can pay for it. That's what paupers graves are for.
2007-04-23 05:27:49 · answer #6 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
debt collectors will swarm in on the family and the deceased's belongings so fast you're head will spin (provided you are still the living person in this situation.
2007-04-23 05:28:15 · answer #7 · answered by neonatheart 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes ask someone to pay it for you so you can pay them back later
2007-04-23 05:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, debts are debts.. they need to be settled.. i think they will have some considerations.. and i think there's someone to donate...??
2007-04-23 05:30:29 · answer #9 · answered by the_troubled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they don't have enough money, then the family has to pay for it.
2007-04-23 05:26:48 · answer #10 · answered by James L 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋