This depends on the state in which the decedent died, so those laws must be checked. The general rule is that assets in a decedent's name alone may be transferred by the will alone. A will is a document of transfer, except that it operates only upon death. If the spouse has all assets in joint names with her husband, then no probate is needed because the bank account is transferred to the wife by operation of the banking and property laws. Generally, though, even if there is only a single asset, like a car, in the decedent's name, the will has to be probated to give the wife authority to sign the proper paperwork to transfer title.
The answer depends on the laws of their jurisdiction and whether any of the husband's property was mentioned in his Will. He could leave property to another person. His wife would have certain rights of inheritance under the law whether or not he had a Will.
That depends on whether your spouse had any property in her own name.
If everything was held as joint tenants then absolute ownership passed automatically to you as the surviving spouse. You would only need to record a death certificate in the land records to clear the title of your real property.
If the decedent owned any property in her own name then her estate must be probated.
The real key is the location of the property. If he owned real property, probate is going to be required. And it is a good thing to make sure all debts are resolved.
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Florida. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Oregon. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
In Virginia the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
In Kentucky the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
In Florida the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
Indirectly she will pay for the bills. It is the responsibility of the estate to pay the bills and she will inherit whatever is left over.
In Oregon the estate will have responsibilty. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
The estate of the husband would be responsible for paying the fines. The wife's inheritance will be less because of this.
In Arizona the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed. So the wife cannot inherit anything until the bills are resolved.
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in any state wife is responsible for husband even if husband passed that is what insurance protects your loved one's from unfortunally she is responsible for all debts he has
The answer depends on the laws in your jurisdiction and whether your husband left a Will or died intestate. You can check the laws in your jurisdiction at the related question link.