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in any state wife is responsible for husband even if husband passed that is what insurance protects your loved one's from unfortunally she is responsible for all debts he has

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The estate of the deceased has the primary responsibility for the debts. Indirectly in Minnesota the spouse will inherit less or pay the bill.

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Is wife responsible for deceased husbands medical bills in the state of Illinois?

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Are you responsible for your husbands medical bills?

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Is a wife responsible for her deceased husbands medical bills in Arizona?

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Is wife responsible for deceased husbands medical bills in Florida?

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In Minnesota is wife responsible for husbands medical debts?

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