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Does a spouse have to pay a credit card that is only in the deceased spouse's name in Michigan?
In Michigan, generally, a spouse is not personally responsible for credit card debt solely in the deceased spouse's name. However, the estate of the deceased may be liable for the debt if there are sufficient assets. If the surviving spouse was a joint account holder or had co-signed for the credit card, they could be held responsible. It's advisable for the surviving spouse to consult with a legal professional regarding the specific circumstances.
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Is spouse responsible for deceased spouses SSA debt?
yes usually the spouse is
Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
In Michigan is a surviving spouse responsible for the deceased's credit card debts?
The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. Indirectly, the spouse is going to pay the debts, either by a smaller inheritance or as a beneficiary of the goods and services purchased by the spouse.
Is a spouse responsible for the other spouses child support debt if they are deceased?
No.
Is a spouse responsible for deceased spouses medical bills?
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
What do you do with a dead spouses credit card debit?
If the surviving spouse did not sign the credit card agreement then they are not responsible for it. However, the creditors could still come after the deceased spouse's estate (i.e. life insurance) for the balance of credit. You probably want to ask an estate attorney that question.
Is a surviving spouse and sole beneficiary responsible in Manitoba for the Credit card debt of the deceased?
Unless both spouses signed the credit card agreement, the answer is no. The debt can only be charged against the property of the deceased, but must be fully paid (or paid as much as it can be in the case of an insolvent estate) before anything can be paid to the spouse.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in Iowa?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. Indirectly the spouse will have to pay them off from the estate before she can inherit.
If you live in Michigan and your spouse dies who pays the credit card bill if it was not a joint account?
Would i have to pay for my spouse's credit bills in the state of Michigan if he died
In the state of Michigan if the surviving spouse is additional user on a credit card of the deceased will the surviving spouse need to pay the debt?
The estate will be held responsible. Given that the spouse was a card user, they can also be held responsible if the estate doesn't resolve the issue.
Can a spouse continue to use a credit card of deceased husband?
No. She must get a credit card in her own name since the guarantor on the account is deceased.
Is spouse always responsible for deceased debts if they are not on the credit card application?
no
