While the estate has primary responsibility in California, in most cases they will be held responsible. They are deemed to have benefited from to goods and services.
Unfortuantely, yes.
In California the estate will be responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
If the spouse can prove that a death certificate is needed to prove that the ex-spouse is deceased in order to clear up legal issues. Such as support (alimony), property, etc.
In California, and every other state, the estate is responsible for the bills. However, most insurance requires the insurance holder, normally the husband, to guarantee the costs. So indirectly, the spouse will pay because they will not inherit the money that went to pay the debt.
No, only the biological parents pay for their child.
In California, the estate must resolve all debts including medical bills. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
No, in most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. If the daughter was a minor, yes, they will be held responsible. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in California for help.
Spouses are not responsible for their spouse's child(ren). However, the State may take tax refunds bank accounts to collect arrears, and you will have to prove how much, if any, of that money belongs to you. see links below
You need to review the provisions of the trust to determine where the proceeds will go if a beneficiary is deceased. The provisions of the trust would govern.
No, I would definitely get a lawyer. You should pay the credit card co nothing.
File where you live. Doesn't matter where spouse lives.
When someone dies in CA the relatives of that person are NOT responsible for the debts owed by that person. The credit cards and loans would like you to think you owe the money, but you don't.