My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: South Carolina
My grandmother passed away in 2008. The Estate Rep racked up $1200 in electric bills, until the deeds were distributed to the heirs in 2012. The electric company is now saying that as an heir of the estate, I owe $1200 before electricity can be turned back on. I've read that the rep should not have been able to close the estate until the utilities were paid, but the deeds have already been distributed and the estate closed. As heirs, we never authorized the electric to be turned on, I don't see how we can be held responsible. Does anyone know what the laws are in South Carolina that deal with this? I know it vary's state to state. Furthermore, any ideas on how to go about dealing with the electric company to have them bill the rep instead? I"ve already presented the deeds of distribution to them but they said it didn't matter. Thanks.
My grandmother passed away in 2008. The Estate Rep racked up $1200 in electric bills, until the deeds were distributed to the heirs in 2012. The electric company is now saying that as an heir of the estate, I owe $1200 before electricity can be turned back on. I've read that the rep should not have been able to close the estate until the utilities were paid, but the deeds have already been distributed and the estate closed. As heirs, we never authorized the electric to be turned on, I don't see how we can be held responsible. Does anyone know what the laws are in South Carolina that deal with this? I know it vary's state to state. Furthermore, any ideas on how to go about dealing with the electric company to have them bill the rep instead? I"ve already presented the deeds of distribution to them but they said it didn't matter. Thanks.
Heirs and Beneficiaries: Are Heirs Responsible for Utility Fees Accumulated by Estate Rep After Estate Closing
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