The laws presume that the spouse inherits at least half, if not all, of the other spouse's assets. But the estate has to liquidate all debts before they can transfer any assets to the spouse. One way or another, the spouse ends up paying the debt. The spouse has some right in all real property owned by the husband. If the assets are not enough to cover the debt, the real property may have a lien placed against it to cover those debts.
The basic assumption is that yes, the spouse is jointly responsible. It is assumed that both spouses will benefit from the transactions.
The laws in Georgia are the same as other places. They presume that the spouse inherits at least half, if not all, of the other spouse's assets. But the estate has to liquidate all debts before they can transfer any assets to the spouse. One way or another, the spouse ends up paying the debt. The spouse has some right in all real property owned by the husband. If the assets are not enough to cover the debt, the real property may have a lien placed against it to cover those debts.
yes they are both responsible for jobs, and supporting each other
If the two of you are married, I believe you are responsible.
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
The basic assumption is that yes, the spouse is jointly responsible. It is assumed that both spouses will benefit from the transactions.
Oregon is not a community property state. Therefore the surviving spouse is only responsible for the deceased spouse's medical bills if he or she entered into a financial agreement with the attending hospital and/or physicians or other such agencies.
No.
YES with qualifications. Joint assets will be considered as valid for liquidation to meet debt incurred only by one of the spouses.
New Hampshire recognizes common law marriage for purposes of probate only. In other words, they recognize a common law marriage at the time of the spouses death to ensure the surviving spouse can receive the inheritance with no issues.
In North Carolina the estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. 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.
Depends on the state you live in. * If the married couple resided in a community property state the surviving spouse might be held accountable for the debt even though the loan was only in the name of the deceased spouse. In all other states the surviving spouse is not responsible for debt that is incurred solely by a living or deceased spouse.
If the couple resided in a community property state at the time of the individuals death the surviving spouse might be held accountable for the deceased spouse's medical bills. That would apply even if the surviving spouse is in need of care themselves. However, the outcome of such depends upon the financial status of the surviving spouse and the laws of the state relating to such, for example if the person is on Medicaid. Surviving children or other relatives of the deceased are not responsible for medical bills unless they personally entered into a contract with the medical providers.
The laws in Georgia are the same as other places. They presume that the spouse inherits at least half, if not all, of the other spouse's assets. But the estate has to liquidate all debts before they can transfer any assets to the spouse. One way or another, the spouse ends up paying the debt. The spouse has some right in all real property owned by the husband. If the assets are not enough to cover the debt, the real property may have a lien placed against it to cover those debts.
If the surviving spouse was not an account holder then he or she is not responsible for repayment of the debt. FYI, authorized users are likewise not legally responsible for credit card debt as it is assumed the AU has no control over how the account is handled.
Yes, provided that there are no other impediments to a marriage, the surviving spouse would be free to marry.
Hades' only spouse is Persephone.