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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Does the family inure the debt the father made without their knowledge once he dies?

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Answered by attorney James T Dunn (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James T. Dunn P.C.
Under Utah's family expense statute, the wife, but not the children are responsible for debt incurred by the deceased to provide the "necessaries of life" which include, clothing, food, shelter, and medical care. Any frivolous or other expenditures, the surviving spouse is not reponsible for. However, the Probate Code makes clear that there can be no distribution to heirs until all debts of the decedent are paid. To the extent that distributions of the estate are made to survivors of the deceased when a proper claim has been made against the estate, the personal representative or heirs who receive $ can be hedld liable to the creditor who did not get paid.
Under Utah's family expense statute, the wife, but not the children are responsible for debt incurred by the deceased to provide the "necessaries of life" which include, clothing, food, shelter, and medical care. Any frivolous or other expenditures, the surviving spouse is not reponsible for. However, the Probate Code makes clear that there can be no distribution to heirs until all debts of the decedent are paid. To the extent that distributions of the estate are made to survivors of the deceased when a proper claim has been made against the estate, the personal representative or heirs who receive $ can be hedld liable to the creditor who did not get paid.
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Am I responsible for paying these medical bills after he passes and can anybody take the life insurance from me for his bills that are owed?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
You should immediately consult with a estate planning attorney to determine how to title the assets and insurance beneficiaries.
You should immediately consult with a estate planning attorney to determine how to title the assets and insurance beneficiaries.

Is an un-notarized will valid?

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Answered by attorney Paul Arnold Nidich (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Paul A. Nidich Attorney at Law
A will in Ohio does not have to be notarized. Instead, it needs to be witnessed by two individuals who sign the will in the presence of the person creating the will and in the presence of each other. If this is done, the will is valid. Note: This is not true for all states.
A will in Ohio does not have to be notarized. Instead, it needs to be witnessed by two individuals who sign the will in the presence of the person creating the will and in the presence of each other. If this is done, the will is valid. Note: This is not true for all states.
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