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Is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse's medical debts in the state of Tennessee which is not a community property state?
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In Tennessee is a surviving spouse responsible for the deceased spouse's debts if there is no estate?
Tennessee is not a community property state, if the surviving spouse was not a joint debtor he or she is not responsible for debt incurred by the decedent. The exeption would be, if there is a home that is encumbered by a mortgage and/or loan the surviving spouse will have to continue the agreement whether he or she was named on the lending contract in order to retain possession of the property.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for his deceased wife's debts in New York?
No, New York is not a community property state.
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.
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 spouse's medical bills in Massachusetts?
No
Is a surviving spouse who did not sign responsible for a loan the deceased cosigned?
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.
Is a surviving family out of state responsible for medical expenses?
No, but the estate the deceased left may be responsible for these expenses.
Are you responsible for your deceased husband's debt in Tennessee?
Well, it depends.....................
In Louisiana is the surviving spouse responsible for the child support payments of a deceased individual?
no
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.
Who is responsible for a leased vehicle when the person dies if there was no cosigner but there is a surviving spouse?
If the married couple lived in a community property state at the time of the spouse's death, the surviving spouse may be responsible for the lease debt even if she was not an account holder. If the couple did not live in a community property state the creditor will be required to file a claim against the estate of the deceased to try to recover the debt.
Are you responsible for your spouses medical bills in Oregon?
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.
