You do not have to do it out of your own pocket in New York. If you are the executor of the estate, yes, insomuch as there are assets to pay them with. If the debts exceed the assets, you may have to sell the house or other assets.
In most cases, yes, they will be responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the goods and services.
I'm not trying to be funny, but if you were married (legally) to him at the time of death, yes - who else would be responsible for it?
No i don't think so because its in your name. i wont really know but that's what i think any way
If they are a cosigner for the debt, yes. Just because they are married doesn't make them automatically liable for the others debt, but it may very well make them responsible for it. Why is this? Because when you are in a boat sitting on opposite ends, when Evan a small ripple or change in weight can topple the boat. Sit in the middle, and co-ordinate your efforts...
It's up to the judge and the laws in your state, but probably not. Likely you will be responsible for your exclusive debt, she will be responsible for her exclusive debt, and you will split shared debt and assets.
No
The spouse is considered to benefit from the debt. Yes, the spouses share responsibility.
She is not directly responsible. The estate is going to be responsible. And since she will likely be getting the bulk of the estate, paying off the debt will reduce her amount.
In most cases, yes, they will be responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the goods and services.
She is not directly responsible. The estate is going to be responsible. And since she will likely be getting the bulk of the estate, paying off the debt will reduce her amount.
NO
No. Authorized users are NOT responsible for credit card debt, regardless of the state of residency.
I'm not trying to be funny, but if you were married (legally) to him at the time of death, yes - who else would be responsible for it?
Yes, if you share assets then the credit companies will consider you responsible and come after you for the unpaid debt. You may consult a credit councelor, they may have a loophole that the general public doesn't know about.
If the card is in his name, only, there may be an out. You will need to get legal help.
The estate will be responsible, so it would be a good idea to open one. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
The executor is not personally responsible for the debts. If the estate is not sufficient, the debtors will not get paid in full.