Q: my father passed 17 months ago and now finally i am the administrator of his estate.
my father passed 17 months ago and now finally i am the administrator of his estate. his wife (not my mother) did not inform the creditors he passed and now i have credit card and medical bills to pay with the estate money and there is 17 months of interest & fees. Once I notify the creditors of his death will they remove those fees as i was not aware there were any debts until now. Also is his wife responsible for his medical bills or the estate is responsible to pay? Some bills went to collection agencies as well.
A: The estate should pay for the debts of the deceased. You can try to negotiate interest and late fees with them to avoid litigation. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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