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No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
In Ohio, a surviving spouse may have rights to a family allowance, exempt property, and a share of the deceased spouse's estate if there were children from a previous relationship. Depending on the circumstances, the surviving spouse may also have rights to social security benefits or life insurance proceeds.
Generaly not unless there is a jointly filed return. There are special circumstances ie. community property states and transfers of estate property to the surviving spouse.
Survivor benefits are payments provided by Social Security to a spouse, ex-spouse, or dependent children when a worker dies. These benefits help provide financial support to family members who relied on the deceased person's income. The amount of survivor benefits received is based on the earnings record of the deceased person.
If the person was still legally married to the deceased he or she is still considered a "surviving spouse". However, the extent to which claims are made upon the estate of the deceased or the responsibility of the surviving spouse for debts owed by the deceased is determined by state laws and/or the probate court.
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In many cases, a surviving spouse may be eligible to receive a portion of their deceased spouse's pension benefits. The exact amount and eligibility criteria will depend on the pension plan's rules and the specific circumstances. It's important to check with the pension plan administrator.
She is interfering with the distribution of the estate. She can be sued.
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Washington State is a community property state, in most instances a surviving spouse is responsible for the deceased spouse's debts depending upon the nature of the debt and how the deceased's estate is handled under state probate laws.
In Colorado, a surviving spouse is entitled to an "elective share" of the deceased spouse's estate, which is typically one-third of the estate. If the deceased spouse's will does not provide for the surviving spouse, they can choose to receive the elective share instead. Colorado also has laws that protect a surviving spouse's rights to the marital home and certain personal property.
The surviving spouse has legal rights regardless of whether he/she remarries after the death of his/her spouse.