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Is the deceaseds spouse responsible for debts not in their name?
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They might be. Anything jointly owned would normally become sole property of the spouse, but, is still part of the deceased's estate. After taking appropriate legal steps for example, a creditor could force the sale of a jointly owned property, splitting the money with the spouse to start paying off the deceased's debts. If all the deceased's assets are liquidated, and it is not enough to pay off the debt though, then the spouse is not responsible for that part, that debt will then have to be written off.
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Is my brother responsible for my medical bills when I die if I have no spouse or children?
== == NO. When you die, your debts die with you, unless you have money in a bank account, or other funds that are in your name. A claim may be made by a debtor ( some one who you owe money to ) thru the courts. Your family is not legally responsible for your debts, UNLESS they signed to do so.
If you and your spouse are separated but still legally married can you be held responsible for the debts incurred after the physical separation?
You'd better believe it. Even if the Judge rules that you are not responsible for certain debts, the credit card companies don't care. They will come after you anyway and your credit report will be affected. If you have a "legal" separation" read what it says about these debts. Contact the credit bureau and place a notice in the file that you are legally separated and not responsible for the spouse's debts. This may prevent the spouse from getting more credit. Doubt it will help what has already been done, but do everything you can to get the records clear on that subject. Then cancel all credit cards in both names and open new cards in your name only. Close your checking account and get new one. Then get the divorce rolling. Only when you are legally divorced are you safe from any future debts incurred by the spouse.
If a wife dies with c-card debt only in her name with no will is spouse responsible to pay the debt and if he cant can they seize joint property to do so like a home that's paid for?
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In the state of Ohio can a husband be held financially responsible for the wife's repossessed vehicle if his name is not on the loan?
No, Ohio is not a community property state, therefore debts solely incurred by one spouse are not the responsibility of the other.
