Yes, they are going to be responsible. They are considered a beneficiary of the goods purchased.
The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Most rules state that the spouse benefits from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.
Technically the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The spouse, through the estate, has to pay off the debts.
Not unless they were listed on the deed of the property that was foreclosed. The estate is responsible for settling the debts.
If the wife is listed on the accounts, then YES. Did the wife have the credit cards also? In her name too? Then, YES. If the cards were only in the husbands' name. If the wife did not use the cards. Maybe Not.
In Virginia the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
In many cases they will be held responsible. They are deemed to have benefited from to goods and services.
The debts are paid out of the deceased's estate, and this can include things that are jointly owned. Anything entirely in your name is safe. Even if the deceased's assets and joint assets are not enough, you are not responsible for the remaining debt.
The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. The estate will resolve the debts before you get any money. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
The estate of the deceased is responsible for resolving the debts left behind. This is the reason that an estate is a good idea, it provides a means to settle the debts.
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The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Most Canadian courts would rule that the spouse benefits from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.