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Is a husband responsible for his wife's debt in Maryland?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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In Maryland, and every other state, the estate is responsible for the debts. However, most insurance requires the insurance holder, normally the husband, to guarantee the costs. So indirectly, the spouse will pay because they will not inherit the money that went to pay the debt.

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