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In Michigan is your spouse responsible for debt incurred in your name?
Not for private debt. Just make sure that the spouse is not a co- applicant. The spouse is responsible only if they are co-applicant.
Is a surviving spouse in New York responsible for repayment of credit card debt only in name of deceased spouse?
yes.
If you live in Louisiana is a wife responsible for the credit card debt of her deceased spouse when the account was in his name only?
No... No...
If a mobile home in the name of only one spouse and they die is the other spouse resposible for the the debit?
The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. The spouse is going to have to pay the debt as a beneficiary of the home purchased by the spouse.
Is the spouse responsible for the car loan?
In general, if the spouse's name is on the car loan agreement, they are responsible for the loan. If the loan is in one spouse's name only, that spouse is solely responsible for the loan.
A deceased person has credit card debt only in their name is the spouse responsible for that debt in the state of Florida?
If the card was only in the deceased's name AND the surviving spouse was not a listed authorized user AND the surviving spouse never used the card for his/her own purchases, the spouse is not responsible for the debt. The estate is liable for the debt, so no assets of the estate can be distributed to the heirs at law or by will until the debts of the estate have been paid. If the debts exceed the estate's assets, it may file for bankruptcy of the estate under state law. Consult a local experienced bankruptcy lawyer.
IN LA if your spouse dies and no will and leaves credit card debt with cards in her name only are you responsible to pay that debt?
While the estate has primary responsibility in Louisiana, in most cases they will be held responsible. They are deemed to have benefited from to goods and services.
Is a divorced spouse of 10 years responsible for credit card debt after the ex-husband dies?
If the debt is less that seven years old and if the spouse was a joint account holder, then the spouse would be responsible for the debt. If, however, it was a separate account or the surviving spouse was only an authorized user on the account, they are not responsible for the debt. * The 7 years relates to the length of time that the information can remain on the credit report. There is no time limit on debt collection only on the amount of time that the creditor has to pursue legal action to recover money owed (debt statute of limitations). You would be responsible for a joint account only, although it is not unusual for creditors to attempt to collect from authorized user's whether or not they are a spouse of the account holder.
In Oklahoma am I responsible for debt that my ex husband incurred during the marriage if it is in his name only?
Yes, in Oklahoma a spouse is responsible for their exes debt during marriage. If the debt benefited both parties than both parties must pay. An attorney can help you explore your options.
If a wife dies with c-card debt only in her name with no will is spouse responsible to pay the debt and if he cant can they seize joint property to do so like a home that's paid for?
The estate is responsible to pay the bills. The property can be sold to settle the debts.
Does a spouse have to pay back a loan of a deceased spouse if they are not a joint holder of the loan?
Depends on the state you live in. * If the married couple resided in a community property state the surviving spouse might be held accountable for the debt even though the loan was only in the name of the deceased spouse. In all other states the surviving spouse is not responsible for debt that is incurred solely by a living or deceased spouse.
Is a wife responsible for debt made by her husband before marriage in the state of Florida?
No. A spouse is not responsible for their spouse's debts that were incurred prior to marriage. The only debt that can be shared post-marriage that was incurred pre-marriage would be debt on an account that you became a joint account holder on after marriage.
