Yes !!!!! that's why she gets half!
Yes
The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Most Canadian courts would rule that the spouse benefits from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.
yes you both would be held responsible
yes
If the card is in his name, only, there may be an out. You will need to get legal help.
yes.
3 words: Sell the house.
unless his will states otherwise you inherit all of his property and debt. that includes, loans.
Rosalind Franklin's husbands name was Timothy Franklin.
Fred
no, the only one responsible for payment is the name on the note, not the mortgage.
Your husband would have to sign all the papers to start the process