The only debt you're liable for - is anything in joint names. Any debt solely in his name died with him.
No just return the moneies
No, Kentucky is not a community property state.
Unfortunately, yes. If you were married when these bills occurred then yes you are responsible. It is like property of a married couple- anything that is acquired during a marriage belongs to both of you. So if these bills were acquired during your marriage then yes you are responsible. If your wife were still alive you would be held liable if you were still married. So just because she is deceased does not change this, Sorry.
Unfortunately yes. Communal debt and communal assets.
The estate is liable for the obligations of the deceased. They would have to settle the debts.
It depends on what the lawsuit is about but most likely no.
No. The only exception would be a married couple residing in a community property state.
No, a husband does not have to have a joint account with a wife. but depending on whether they are residing in a community property state, he may still be liable for anything she signed or is a signor for after the date of marriage.
No. Georgia is not a community property state, therefore you cannot be held liable. However, any assets that you hold jointly with your husband may be subject to IRS enforcement actions.
Yes! The married couple is considered a "community" and are. . . . .both. . . . .liable for the rent and upholding the lease!
If they were married when said house was purchased then yes... unless they were legally separated on paper by judge/lawyer...then no.
The estate of the deceased is liable. If you inherit any money, property or valuables these should have been used to settle the estate. If there was no estate then you will need to show this to the IRS.