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What rights spouse have after death of the other spouse if the home was purchase before marriage by one spouse?
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∙ 11y ago
Depends on the will
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If property was owned by deceased spouse prior to marriage what is the property rights of the surviving spouse with no will?
Typically the spouse inherits the entire estate unless there are children involved.
Do you have to add your spouse to mortgage for refinancing if the house was bought before the marriage?
No
Is a spouse financially responsible for debts incurred before the marriage?
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
Is a wife responsible for debt made by her husband before marriage in the state of Florida?
No. A spouse is not responsible for their spouse's debts that were incurred prior to marriage. The only debt that can be shared post-marriage that was incurred pre-marriage would be debt on an account that you became a joint account holder on after marriage.
Is a spouse responsible for debt incurred before the marriage?
No, not directly. Indirectly the non debtor spouse may find that he or she has a shared joint account levied or joint property encumbered by a judgment against the debtor spouse.
If spouse dies before surviving parent what rights do you have to inheritance?
In the absence of a will, the property passes according the rules of intestate succession in the state the spouse died in. As far as I know, every state gives the estate to the surviving spouse, or the spouse and children in some proportion. Any will executed before the marriage is null and void as of the date of marriage, though you should consult an estate attorney on that state.
If you're filing bankruptcy based on debts incurred before your marriage to your current spouse do you have to make your current spouse party to your bankruptcy?
No, debts that are incurred before a marriage do not become the responsibility of the new spouse.
Can the spouse's retirement be garnished if the debt was before the marriage?
No.
Does marriage create Power of attorney with your spouse?
Marriage does not automatically create a power of attorney. They have to specifically grant the rights.
Is your spouse liable for medical debt that occurred before a marriage?
No. Your present spouse had no legal responsibility for you before you were married.
If property was owned by deceased spouse prior to marriage what is the property rights of the surviving spouse with no will?
Typically the spouse inherits the entire estate unless there are children involved.
Is the last will made before marriage and the executor so named in the will still effective in the state of Texas and what are the rights of surviving spouse with out a will?
In many jurisdictions, a will made prior to marriage is considered void and the intestate laws will be applied. Typically, if there are no issue from the deceased, the spouse will inherit everything. If there are issue, the estate is split between the spouse and the children.
Do you have to add your spouse to mortgage for refinancing if the house was bought before the marriage?
No
Can spouse obtain medical records that contain information prior to marriage?
If you give permission, your spouse can get medical records from before marriage. Without your written permission, your spouse can't legally obtain such records.
Is a spouse financially responsible for debts incurred before the marriage?
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
Is a spouse responsible for unpaid income taxes?
Usually both parties are responsible for tax debts during the marriage. A spouse might not be responsible for taxes owed before the marriage.
If you own a home and then get married does your spouse then own half of it?
It depends on how the home is titled. In most cases, if the home is owned solely by one spouse before marriage and remains in their name only, the other spouse may not automatically gain ownership. However, laws vary by jurisdiction, and couples can also choose to establish joint ownership through legal agreements like a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
