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Is the surviving spouse liable for the deceased spouse's debt if their name is not on the account?
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If the couple resided in a community property state it is possible for the surviving spouse to be responsible for debt incurred by a deceased spouse even though he or she was not an account holder. Texas and Wisconsin are not considered "true" CP states as they treat solely incurred marital debt somewhat differently as do the other CP states.
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Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
Is a surviving spouse liable for an ambulance bill for the deceased bill from CA residence is NV?
Unfortuantely, yes.
Is a surviving spouse liable for payment of debt on a loan cosigned only by the deceased spouse in Kentucky?
No, Kentucky is not a community property state.
Is the surving spouse liable for spouses medical bills in NJ?
Not individually, but the deceased's estate may well be subject to being charged for the expenses not covered by any existing insurance.
In Connecticut is a surviving spouse responsible for paying deceased spouse's medical bills?
Unless the survivor(s) signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense - NOT the survivors.HOWEVER: In reality, if the surviving spouse also happens to be the Executor of their deceased spouse's estate, they WILL, have to pay for whatever medical bills may be outstanding from the proceeds of the estate that they are administering.
Is the surviving spouse liable for a deceased spouse's medical bills in Kansas?
As in all states, Kansas requires the estate to be responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid.
Do heirs of deceased dad's portion of property willed through tenants in common liable to share expenses with surviving spouse for property taxes or other costs related to the home?
Typically, the surviving spouse who is living in the home under a probate homestead must maintain the home and pay interest on any mortgage debt. The heirs are liable for reductions in principal. The surviving spouse is not required to insure the home, but if she does, she is entitled to the proceeds for any claim.
In the state of Florida will you be liable for your spouses child support if you get married?
yes
In Texas is the surviving spouse responsible for department store debt still owed?
Texas is a community property state therefore a surviving spouse usually can be held liable for debts solely incurred by the deceased spouse. Exceptions can be made to this law based upon the circumstances of individual cases
If you are named on a joint checking account for your deceased father are you liable to his debtors?
No. The creditors (the father was the debtor) will likely go after his assets to collect debt. They will try to tell you to pay, but you just need to send them a death certificate and tell them you have nothing to do with his debts. If you are named on one of his credit accounts, then you would be responsible. Sharing a checking account doesn't make you liable. They may also try to take the money from the account, it is best to move it. Joint checking accounts are generally established as Joint Tenancy With Rights of Survivorship (JTWRS) meaning the deceased's funds automatically pass to the other account holder and are not subject to seizure by creditors or included in probate procedure. If the orignal signature card does not signify the way the account is held, the state's default law will apply. Most banks will require the surviving account holder to present a death cerificate in order to close the account entirely.
In Florida is the surviving spouse liable for debt?
In Florida the estate of the deceased is going to be responsible for the debts. Indirectly, the spouse is going to pay the debts, either by a smaller inheritance or as a beneficiary of the goods and services purchased by the spouse.
Is the estate liable for the debt on a surviorship deed?
The estate is liable for the obligations of the deceased. They would have to settle the debts.
