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 Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:11 am Subject: paying a relitives debt |
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My dad passed away about two years ago, he left a Sears bill unpaidn he left no money how ever i did get his house. Do i have to pay that bill?
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sjtexaswoman
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:48 am Subject: |
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Since he is deceased they would have no way to force you to pay it unless they bring you to court and sue the estate of his name. I would inform sears that he is deceased and take from there depending on how they wish to get this resolved.
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cajunbulldog
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:27 pm Subject: |
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I believe there is no moral obligation to pay someone else's debts. People are responsible for themselves and no one else, morally.
But, I also know that in some cases, a spouse gets linked to the debts when one of them expires. You should not be held responsible for your parent’s debts.
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mute805
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:33 pm Subject: |
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Survivors typically aren't responsible for the parent's debts. But, the collection agencies will use their aggressive collection practices to get the money from you. Looking at the estate, the creditor might intend to file a case against you for your parent's debts. The situation will be unfortunate to happen and the family home and other assets may have to be sold. Make sure you know the SOL of the state where the debt occurred. No legal actions can take place if the debt is already past the SOL
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Howard
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