The estate is responsible for the deceased spouse's debts. But given that the spouse typically inherits the estate, and often agreements are required to include the spouse, there is a possibility, depending upon the type of debt and the instruments they were created under. I would consult a probate attorney. * A spouse is not responsible for the debts of a deceased spouse unless the debts were jointly incurred during the marriage or in some instances the married couple resided in a community property state at the time of death.
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
Unfortuantely, yes.
In general, a person with a duty to support another (such as a spouse) may be liable for the spouse's "necessaries," which could include medical bills. I'm not sure about the specifics of law in Tennessee.
No, Kentucky is not a community property state.
In Ohio, a surviving spouse is generally not personally responsible for the deceased spouse's medical bills unless they were jointly contracted or there were specific agreements made. Medical debts are typically paid from the deceased's estate before any assets are distributed to heirs. However, if the surviving spouse was a co-signer or if the bills were incurred during the marriage and fall under any community property laws, they may be held liable. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional for specific situations.
Not individually, but the deceased's estate may well be subject to being charged for the expenses not covered by any existing insurance.
Unless the survivor(s) signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense - NOT the survivors.HOWEVER: In reality, if the surviving spouse also happens to be the Executor of their deceased spouse's estate, they WILL, have to pay for whatever medical bills may be outstanding from the proceeds of the estate that they are administering.
In New York, a surviving spouse is generally not personally responsible for the deceased spouse's outstanding car loan unless they co-signed the loan. The responsibility for paying the loan typically falls to the deceased's estate. If the estate does not have sufficient assets to cover the loan, the lender may repossess the vehicle, but the surviving spouse would not be liable for the remaining debt. It's advisable for the surviving spouse to consult with a probate attorney for personalized guidance.
In Arizona, a spouse is generally not personally liable for the credit card debts of their deceased partner unless they were joint account holders or co-signers on the accounts. The debts typically become the responsibility of the deceased's estate. If the estate does not have sufficient assets to cover the debts, they may go unpaid, and creditors cannot pursue the surviving spouse for those debts unless they were jointly liable. It's advisable for the surviving spouse to consult with a probate attorney for guidance specific to their situation.
As in all states, Kansas requires the estate to be responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid.
Typically, the surviving spouse who is living in the home under a probate homestead must maintain the home and pay interest on any mortgage debt. The heirs are liable for reductions in principal. The surviving spouse is not required to insure the home, but if she does, she is entitled to the proceeds for any claim.
If the couple resided in a community property state it is possible for the surviving spouse to be responsible for debt incurred by a deceased spouse even though he or she was not an account holder. Texas and Wisconsin are not considered "true" CP states as they treat solely incurred marital debt somewhat differently as do the other CP states.