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I am kinda surprised at that part. Why would the family be responsible for his costs beyond what insurance would cover? It is not their debt.

BugsJustFindMe 6y ago
> Why would the family be responsible for his costs I think for the same reason that your family gets control of your assets. Neither transfer is deserved, but if you allow one then you have to also allow the other.
- kahrl 6y ago
  No. Debt is never transferred from one family member to another unless agreed to contractually. If no will is drawn up, the estate will be transferred to the next-of-kin after all debts are settled.
  - munk-a 6y ago
    Sorta - this issue is a bit more complex when it comes to shared property. If you live in a multi-generational home technically owned by your grandfather and he passes away then the house may be seized during any debt resolution or bankruptcy filing. Debts don't get passed on but they can eliminate the value of estates being transferred. I think it's perfectly legitimate to question whether any assets or debts should be transferred on death but right now society is such that some people will be depending on that inheritance since they're inheriting the roof that they've been living under all their life.
  - russh 6y ago
    This may come as a surprise to you, as it did me... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filial_responsibility_laws https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filial_responsibility_laws
  - shard 6y ago
    Depends on the locale. As I understand it, in Korean law, both assets and debts are transferred to next of kin when one dies. Relatives of debtors have to go through a legal procedure to make sure that they don't become next-in-line for any debts or assets when the debtor dies.
kahrl 6y ago
I'm assuming she's referring to managing the bills which will need to be paid out of the son's estate.
altcognito 6y ago
If you’re over 18, the bill belongs to the adult, even if they are on their parents insurance.
- MattGaiser 6y ago
  That is my thought. They can get what insurance will pay for but the dead person is the one who legally owes them.
65C816 6y ago
Oh, you sweet, innocent child...

BugsJustFindMe 6y ago

> Why would the family be responsible for his costs I think for the same reason that your family gets control of your assets. Neither transfer is deserved, but if you allow one then you have to also allow the other.

kahrl 6y ago
No. Debt is never transferred from one family member to another unless agreed to contractually. If no will is drawn up, the estate will be transferred to the next-of-kin after all debts are settled.
- munk-a 6y ago
  Sorta - this issue is a bit more complex when it comes to shared property. If you live in a multi-generational home technically owned by your grandfather and he passes away then the house may be seized during any debt resolution or bankruptcy filing. Debts don't get passed on but they can eliminate the value of estates being transferred. I think it's perfectly legitimate to question whether any assets or debts should be transferred on death but right now society is such that some people will be depending on that inheritance since they're inheriting the roof that they've been living under all their life.
- russh 6y ago
  This may come as a surprise to you, as it did me... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filial_responsibility_laws https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filial_responsibility_laws
- shard 6y ago
  Depends on the locale. As I understand it, in Korean law, both assets and debts are transferred to next of kin when one dies. Relatives of debtors have to go through a legal procedure to make sure that they don't become next-in-line for any debts or assets when the debtor dies.

kahrl 6y ago

I'm assuming she's referring to managing the bills which will need to be paid out of the son's estate.

altcognito 6y ago

If you’re over 18, the bill belongs to the adult, even if they are on their parents insurance.

MattGaiser 6y ago
That is my thought. They can get what insurance will pay for but the dead person is the one who legally owes them.

65C816 6y ago

Oh, you sweet, innocent child...