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In most cases the debts of the deceased, including hospital bills, are the responsibility of the estate. Clearing the debts is one of the reasons to establish and estate, even without a will. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
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Does a surviving spouse have to pay deceased spouse's back taxes when the surviving spouse never worked but was only a dependent?
No a spouse is not to pay the taxes which are due by her dead spouse.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse's medical bill in Maryland?
The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved. In Maryland the estate is responsible.
In the state of Florida who has to pay a deceased credit card bill?
In most cases the surviving spouse or the legal heir (Son, Daughter etc)
Is the surviving spouse obligated to pay medical debt after the death in Texas?
Yes!
Do surviving spouse have to pay bills left by the deceased?
While the estate has primary responsibility, in most cases the surviving spouse will be held responsible. They are assumed to have benefited from to goods and services.
In the state of Georgia if the Survivig spouse is not a user on a credit card will the surviving spouse need to pay the debt?
Indirectly they will pay in Georgia. The estate will be primary and the spouse is considered to have benefited from the purchased items.
In the state of Georgia if a spouse receives life insurance benefits is the surviving spouse responsible for the deceased spouse debt if surviving spouse's name is not on any of the debt owed?
In Georgia, as in most states, life insurance proceeds to a named beneficiary become the property of the beneficiary and are therefore not accessible to the creditors of the decedent. Of course, this does not apply to joint debt between the spouses or any debt solely in the name of the surviving spouse. In short, if the surviving spouse's name is not on the debt of the decedent, the surviving spouse has no legal obligation to pay such debt.
Who pays for mothers burial?
A mothers burial is usually paid for by the surviving spouse. If there is no spouse, the children or other family members will pay.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for medical bills in Georgia?
For Georgia, the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
Is surviving spouse responsible medical bills in Michigan?
The estate is responsible for all the bills of the deceased. The spouse will be required to pay them from the estate funds.
In the state of Michigan if the surviving spouse is additional user on a credit card of the deceased will the surviving spouse need to pay the debt?
The estate will be held responsible. Given that the spouse was a card user, they can also be held responsible if the estate doesn't resolve the issue.
In state of new york if the surviving spouse is additional user on a credit card of the deceased will the surviving spouse need to pay the debt?
No, an authorized user has no obligation to pay back the debt and the credit card company cannot make you pay the debt. They can request payment from the estate if there is an estate left.
