Say you are being sued for $100,000, and before any kind of settlement or court proceeding, you die, leaving behind money in excess of the $100,000 you are being sued.
If you have no survivors, what happens? Is it the responsiblity of whomever inherits your money to fight the case?
2007-12-25 09:53:55 · 8 answers · asked by tyler 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If there was not already a judgment then the case is over and a new one would have to be filed against the estate, If the person who inherits the estate takes possession of it prior to the case being refiled then there is no tort against them.
2007-12-25 09:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if the sued person dies before the case comes up the sued person is not capable in defending such case therefore it is a no case situation unless of course the sued person is the responsible person responsible for an association or business which is being sued but as an individual being sued in their own name it is a no case Having said that It depends on the actual reason for suing if it is for money owed the estate can be sued but if it is a defend-able case involving the deceased the inability to defend negates the case ~~
2007-12-25 10:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that they could sue your estate. It depends on what you are being sued for and whether the judge allows the suit to continue.
2007-12-25 09:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then it turns into a lawsuit against the
"Estate of....." and the Personal Representative of the Will is going to be involved, if there is one...you can sue an "Estate"
2007-12-25 09:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The assets can shelter the tournament. it can be a declare by employing the valuables to get bills to the valuables. If the death develop into led to by employing the collision, then kin could additionally shelter a separate wrongful death tournament. money would not unavoidably circulate to "dependents." It is going to the valuables. What occurs after that relies upon on no remember if the deceased had a will.
2016-11-24 23:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100% sure, but I think they can get a judgement against the deceased's estate.
2007-12-25 09:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by MUSCLES 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With no survivors, no will, etc. your 'estate' goes into Probate Court.
The Creditor can try to recoup any monies there.
2007-12-25 09:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by No Chance Without Bernoulli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the lawsuit... there's plenty of lawyers in Hell, ya'know.
2007-12-25 09:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by fiveamrunner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋