Yes, in West Virginia they will pay for the debt. Either through a reduced inheritance or because of perceived benefit from the debt.
yes usually the spouse is
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
No.
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.
YES, if you die, then the next of kin is responsible for your debt.
Only if they signed a contract or agreement to accept the responsibility. If not, the deceased's ESTATE becomes responsible for any debts.
In every state, the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
In Virginia, as in all states, the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all medical bills have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, the husband may not get anything.
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
no if they die the money they are owed will be taken out there bank account the remaning will be given out according to there will
no
The basic assumption is that yes, the spouse is jointly responsible. It is assumed that both spouses will benefit from the transactions.