Partner in a business will be held responsible for the debts. Partner in living together without a formal agreement or license (not married), the estate.
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The estate pays the debt
A married couple is seen as a economic unit, so to speak. So the widow is responsible for the debt.
It depends on the terms of the divorce. That said, any new debt accrued by someone after the divorce will not be the responsibility of their ex partner
If your name is also on any agreements, loans, leases, etc. you will be responsible for honoring same. You are not otherwise responsible for any of your partner's debt.
Yes. If the mortgagee dies the debt is owed to their estate.Yes. If the mortgagee dies the debt is owed to their estate.Yes. If the mortgagee dies the debt is owed to their estate.Yes. If the mortgagee dies the debt is owed to their estate.
Only if the couple reside in a community property state and that is where the financial transaction took place.
Laws and regulations regarding debt inheritance differ by country. In most cases, a debt will become part of the inheritance and will either be settled from the inheritance first, or paid by the inheritor(s). There are also countries where significant debts (such as a mortgage) is coupled to a life insurance that pays out and settles the debt when the debtor dies.
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When someone dies, any debts they leave are paid out of their 'estate' (the money and property they leave behind). You're only responsible for their debts if you had a joint loan or agreement or provided a loan guarantee - you aren't automatically responsible for a husband's, wife's or civil partner's debts.
What happens when a partner dies in business depends on the contract. Many people may write a contract that replaces a partner with a family member of the partner.
he pays his debt to the person he serves