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In the state of Ohio, as in most places the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
In Ohio, the spouse will indirectly be responsible. The estate must resolve all debts. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including funeral costs in Ohio. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
No, Ohio is not a community property state, therefore debts solely incurred by one spouse are not the responsibility of the other.
In Ohio, if the debt was owned jointly, then yes, you are responsible. If if wasn't, they cannot make you liable for another's debt. This is in Ohio. Credit reports are held in both owners name, if they are co-owners or own the debt jointly, such as a home mortgage. If the credit card is owned by spouse1 and spouse2 does not have permission to use it, then spouse1 is the only responsible person for that debt. Spouse2 cannot be held responsible - in all financial transactions in the state of Ohio, even if the debt has incurred from some other country or state. Wherever you reside determines the law for the consumer. Check your state for that.
yes. When you became married all asests and liabilities became shared. This one may have bit you.
credit card debt is reserved to all the names that were used when the credit card was applied for so even in divorce situations where the judge has split the debt it is not legally removed from you if your name was on the account
My husband has termial cancer and I was wondering when he passes will I be responible for any credit card debts he has and any of his medical bills? We live in the state of Ohio.
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You, and his descendants, should inherit his estate. His estate includes the inheritance from his parents. There should be no argument about it. Contact a knowledgable probate attorney for assistance.
In Ohio, the estate must resolve all debts including Medical Bills. Insurance policy will affect what is required. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
It is the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.