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Would your spouse be responsible for your business credit card debt if you were to die if she is not an account holder?

Your estate is responsible for your debts. If the business is owned by the deceased, the business is responsible. A spouse is not responsible, but the amount they inherit will be affected by the debts.


Is a surviving spouse who did not sign responsible for a loan the deceased cosigned?

The spouse would only be responsible if they lived in a community property state. Even then it is doubtful the contract would be valid if there were an attempt to collect the debt.


Is a surviving spouse in AR responsible for credit card debt that their name is not on?

In Arkansas, a surviving spouse is generally not responsible for credit card debt that is solely in the deceased spouse's name, unless they co-signed or guaranteed the debt. However, if the debt was incurred during the marriage and is considered community debt, the surviving spouse might have some responsibility depending on the circumstances. It's important to consult with a legal expert for specific advice related to individual situations.


Who is responsible for your deceased spouse's credit card debt in Texas?

Texas is a community property state and the issue of marital debt is complexed as it is not considered a "true" CP state due to the way in which marital debt responsibility is assigned. In most cases the surviving spouse can be held responsible for the credit card debts of the deceased spouse if the surviving spouse the account even though he or she was not named as an account holder. The best choice is always to discuss such matters with an attorney qualified in the state's probate law.


Is the spouse of a deceased co-signer responsible to pay back a debt if the borrower goes bankrupt in the state of Georgia?

No. Georgia is not a community property state.

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When the cosigner dies is the spouse responsible for a repossion that she did not cosign for?

The spouse is not responsible and should not have this on her credit. But the estate of the deceased will still be responsible for the debt.


Is spouse responsible for deceased spouses SSA debt?

yes usually the spouse is


Is a spouse responsible for the other spouses child support debt if they are deceased?

No.


Is surviving spouse responsible for debt of deceased spouse in Florida?

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. The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts.


In Pennsylvania is the surviving spouse responsible for the deceased spouse's medical and credit card debt?

No, the spouse is not responsible. However it does come out there assets left behind.


Who is responsible for a leased vehicle when the person dies if there was no cosigner but there is a surviving spouse?

If the married couple lived in a community property state at the time of the spouse's death, the surviving spouse may be responsible for the lease debt even if she was not an account holder. If the couple did not live in a community property state the creditor will be required to file a claim against the estate of the deceased to try to recover the debt.


Is the spouse named on the loan or the estate of the deceased spouse responsible for the debt of joint owned loans?

Yes.


In Alabama is a surviving spouse responsible for the credit card debt of their deceased spouse?

Alabama is not a community property state, the surviving spouse is not responsible for creditor debt unless he or she was a joint account holder.


Is a surviving spouse responsible in Oklahoma for Credit card debt of the deceased spouse if the living spouse never signed and document?

In Oklahoma, the deceased's estate is responsible. The spouse can be held as a beneficiary of the costs and by inheriting less from the estate.


Can a person be held responsible for a debt owned by a deceased spouse in Virginia?

It depends on the type of debt. The estate is going to be responsible for the debt in most cases. Which means it has to be paid before the spouse can take anything from the estate.


Is the spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's debt in West Virginia?

Yes, in West Virginia they will pay for the debt. Either through a reduced inheritance or because of perceived benefit from the debt.


Is a surviving spouse in New York responsible for repayment of credit card debt only in name of deceased spouse?

yes.