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Is a surviving spouse who did not sign responsible for a loan the deceased cosigned?
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The spouse would only be responsible if they lived in a community property state. Even then it is doubtful the contract would be valid if there were an attempt to collect the debt.
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What does the surviving spouse do about the deceased spouse's credit card debt in Florida?
California is a community property state, the debts of the deceased should be included in the probate procedure. Usually in California the surviving spouse is responsible for all debts incurred during the marriage even though he or she was not the named account holder.
In New Jersey is the surviving spouse cars solely in the deceased names?
In New Jersey a car is the property of the person listed on the Certificate of Title. If the car is in the surviving spouse's name then it is not in the deceased spouse's estate. If the car was in the name of the deceased spouse, then it is in the decedent's estate, even if they both considered it to be the surviving spouse's car and was used solely by that spouse. The sole determining factor is whose name is on the Certificate of Title.
If spouse dies is the surviving spouse obligated to pay the loan?
The estate must repay the loan before assets are inherited. Otherwise, only if they cosigned.
In Texas is the surviving spouse responsible for department store debt still owed?
Texas is a community property state therefore a surviving spouse usually can be held liable for debts solely incurred by the deceased spouse. Exceptions can be made to this law based upon the circumstances of individual cases
Is the spouse of a deceased cosigner responsible for the debt?
The ESTATE is responsible.
In Ohio is a surviving spouse responsible for the student loans cosigned by the deceased spouse?
yes. When you became married all asests and liabilities became shared. This one may have bit you.
Is a surviving spouse liable for payment of debt on a loan cosigned only by the deceased spouse in Kentucky?
No, Kentucky is not a community property state.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's medical bills in Massachusetts?
No
Is the surviving spouse responsible for the medical bills of a deceased spouse in NM?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased in New Mexico. The spouse will only inherit what is left after the debts are resolved.
In Alabama is a surviving spouse responsible for the credit card debt of their deceased spouse?
Alabama is not a community property state, the surviving spouse is not responsible for creditor debt unless he or she was a joint account holder.
In Louisiana is the surviving spouse responsible for the child support payments of a deceased individual?
no
Is surviving spouse responsible for debt of deceased spouse in Florida?
Indirectly, the spouse is going to pay the debts, either by a smaller inheritance or as a beneficiary of the goods and services purchased by the spouse. The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts.
In Pennsylvania is the surviving spouse responsible for the deceased spouse's medical and credit card debt?
No, the spouse is not responsible. However it does come out there assets left behind.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for the credit card account held solely by the deceased spouse's in Washington State?
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.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in Iowa?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. Indirectly the spouse will have to pay them off from the estate before she can inherit.
Is a surviving spouse responsible in Oklahoma for Credit card debt of the deceased spouse if the living spouse never signed and document?
In Oklahoma, the deceased's estate is responsible. The spouse can be held as a beneficiary of the costs and by inheriting less from the estate.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse's medical bill in Maryland?
The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved. In Maryland the estate is responsible.
