Want this question answered?
Whoever arranges the funeral is responsible for paying. In this situation, it's better to not have a funeral. When something like that happens, most families would claim to not have the money, then the county would pay for a cremation.
If your children were close with their father you should attend the funeral to be there to support your children.
The Wife.
His estate has primary responsibility. The spouse will likely be held as responsible as well.
Morally and ethically yes, but not legally.
The family of the deceased should make the funeral arrangements in accordance with any directives left by the parent. Costs for the funeral and other services are then paid out of the estate funds.
no if you did not sign anything
The stepson should be the one responsible for the car loan. If your husband cosigned on the car loan, then you need to contact an attorney on this one.
If she is on the lease then she is just as responsible as her deceased husband.
yes, the wife has to deal with the bills
In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. If you signed the papers on the funeral arrangements you might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
what happens if your husband dies and i am on deed,but not on loan.am i responsible for the loan and do i keep the house/