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Are surviving spouses responsible for debt incured by a dead spouse?
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In most cases all of the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. The estate has to clear them up before anyone else gets anything. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
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