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Council Tax
I have asked if the payment can be deferred until the house is sold but I was told that they cannot do this. I owe £28 for when he was alive and £200 since the house has been empty.
He was on benefits when he was alive and i never knew I would have to now pay the full council tax amount. I understand the legislation and I appreciate that I have to pay council tax from now on.
But there is no way I can afford the outstanding bills, could somebody help?
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Firstly ask for an empty property discount for the period after your fathers death. This may save some money and give you more time to pay. Sadly Council Tax is one tax you cannot get out of paying whether you can afford it or not (only those on benefits get help).Truth always poses doubts & questions. Only lies are 100% believable, because they don't need to justify reality. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Labyrinth of the Spirits0
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The estate is responsible for the council tax and not you unless you live or lived at the property, did you ?
Never associate with idiots on their own level, because, being an intelligent man, you'll try to deal with them on their level - and on their level they'll beat you every time.
Being hated by idiots is the price you pay for not being one of them.
Jean Cocteau 1889-1963
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Do you still live in the house? If you do ask them to recalculate the period after your dad died giving you single persons discount.
If you don't/didn't, as Molerat says above it's not 'your' bill to pay.Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear0 -
I have asked if the payment can be deferred until the house is sold but I was told that they cannot do this. I owe £28 for when he was alive and £200 since the house has been empty.
If the property was unoccupied since his death then an unlimited Class F exemption applies until probate is granted. Once probate is granted then a further maximum of 6 months exemption can be awarded.I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.0 -
You are not liable for any debt solely in your fathers name. If his effects dont cover it, then any debt dies with him.make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
I never have lived in the house, although I have been granted probate and I am now executor of the estate.
Does this mean I will havto pay all the money? As I said I definitely can not afford to pay until the house is sold.
Will the council take me to court for non payment?0 -
You are not responsible for payment. CIS mentioned entitlement to exemption so you need to speak to the council re this. Any money actually due (from before his death) has to come from the estate i.e. the sale of the property or his cash savings etc and not your personal money. If you are uncertain what to do make an appointment with your local CAB.
Who was the council tax bill adressed to, your father, you personally or the executor ? If you, how did they get your details ?Never associate with idiots on their own level, because, being an intelligent man, you'll try to deal with them on their level - and on their level they'll beat you every time.
Being hated by idiots is the price you pay for not being one of them.
Jean Cocteau 1889-1963
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Did father not have any assets he left, savings, car etc.
Obviously the first person to be paid is the funeral director has to be paid first
then debts.
And I'm sory you lost your dad.........make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0
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