Q&A

Is a personal guarantee enforceable against the estate of a deceased guarantor?

Is a personal guarantee enforceable against the estate of a deceased guarantor?

Most guaranties survive the death of the guarantor, and any liability will become part of the guarantor’s estate. Typically, a lender will not release an estate from liability, unless the lender agrees to allow another party acceptable to the lender to take the deceased guarantor’s place.

What happens if my mortgage guarantor dies?

If the guarantor dies, the home owner may be required to find a new guarantor for their mortgage. In some cases the home owner might be able to use part of the deceased’s estate to pay off some of their home loan.

What happens to a guarantee when the guarantor dies?

In the unfortunate event that your guarantor dies before the end of the loan repayment period, the guarantor may be replaced by their spouse.

Who is responsible for unpaid medical bills of a deceased parent in Illinois?

Children are not generally responsible for paying the debts of a deceased parent. In Illinois, if an individual’s parents die with unpaid medical bills, the estate is generally responsible for paying the debt.

Who is liable for a line of credit issued to a deceased parent?

If you cosigned for a loan or line of credit issued to your deceased parent, you will be liable for the debt, if the assets of your parent’s estate cannot cover it.

What are the last debts to be paid off in Illinois?

Once one group of debts is entirely paid off, the estate can pay the next group of debts. In Illinois specifically, medical expenses are the last group of debts to be paid for by the estate.

How are claims classified in probate in Illinois?

Once claims have been allowed by the representative or proven at trial, they will be classified based on priority. There are seven classes of claims. If the estate has enough money to pay all of the claims against it, the classes are irrelevant because all claims will be paid in full.

Who is an independent representative in Illinois probate?

B.Representativeor Independent Representative- Illinois Probate Act of 1975, 755 ILCS § 5/1. This includes both an executornamed under the terms of a Will and an administratorin the case of a decedent who dies intestate. 755 ILCS § 5/9-1. C.Statutory Executoras defined by federal tax laws – IRS Code § 2203:

Who is the executor of an intestacy in Illinois?

For convenience, these materials utilize the term executorand assume the decedent died testate, but practitioners should keep in mind that separate rules often apply to executors as compared to administrators in an intestacy proceeding. B.Representativeor Independent Representative- Illinois Probate Act of 1975, 755 ILCS § 5/1.

How does Illinois land trust differ from power of direction?

Illinois land trust Separates beneficial interest from power of direction Trustee merely holds title, acts at direction of designated party Beneficial interest can be held as tenants by the entirety Contingent on death beneficiary can disclaim per 755 ILCS 5/2-7

What happens to an estate after someone dies in Illinois?

When someone dies, they leave an estate that must be settled. That means collecting the person’s property, paying their debts, and distributing what’s left over. The distribution can be directed by a valid will, or, if there’s no will, by Illinois inheritance rules. A valid will must be filed, but it doesn’t require a probate case.