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That depends on the nature of the debt and the laws in your jurisdiction.
In a separate property state a person's estate is responsible for paying their debts. However, jointly owned property is usually protected from the debts of one spouse. Debts by one spouse need to be examined, for example, to determine if the goods or services benefitted both spouses.
In a community property state the surviving spouse is generally responsible since marital property and debts are shared. You need to consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.
What else can I help you with?
Is a spouse responsible for the other spouses child support debt if they are deceased?
No.
Is spouse responsible for deceased spouses SSA debt?
yes usually the spouse is
Who is responsible for marital debt?
Both of the spouses are responsible for the debt. They both benefited from the debt, so they are held responsibility.
Do you inherit your spouses debt after marriage in new york?
The debts are considered to benefit both spouses. They will have a responsibility to resolve them.
Are you responsible for your husbands unsecured debt?
The spouse is considered to benefit from the debt. Yes, the spouses share responsibility.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in the state of Georgia?
YES, if you die, then the next of kin is responsible for your debt.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in MN?
Only if they signed a contract or agreement to accept the responsibility. If not, the deceased's ESTATE becomes responsible for any debts.
Why are you responsible for your spouses credit card debt after his death in the state of California?
The estate has primary responsibility. But the debts of a spouse are a benefit to both of them, so both have the responsibility.
Are you responsible for your deceased husbands 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.
Is child liable for a deceased parent's debt?
As long as the child is not a cosigner on the debt, the child is not responsible for parent's debt. The parent's estate would be responsible for the debt. Technically this could reduce the inheritance the child receives, but it is not the responsibility of the child.
Can you file bankruptcy on your deceased spouses debts?
No.
Who is responsible for credit card debt in KY after a spouses death?
For Kentucky the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any any remainder distributed.
