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The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including funeral costs in Ohio. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
Judicial on the state level
Ohio State Supreme Court
In the state of Ohio, as in most places the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
judicial branch at the state level
Not in Ohio.
Ohio
No, Ohio is not a community property state, therefore debts solely incurred by one spouse are not the responsibility of the other.
Check the Ohio Funeral Directors Association websiteIn Ohio There are certain places it may be done and certain places where it may not. The Association also advises you on how to ask permission to scatter remains in state parks where it is normally prohibited.
Northwest Ordinance
It is the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
My husband has termial cancer and I was wondering when he passes will I be responible for any credit card debts he has and any of his medical bills? We live in the state of Ohio.