liability is a debt.
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.
Being disabled has nothing to do with debt liability. If both spouses signed the contract, then both are liable. Also, there may be different debt liability in a community property state. You need to be more specific. State laws vary.
In Arizona, factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse's financial situation, contributions to the marriage, and any agreements made between the spouses are considered when dividing debt during a divorce.
A liability is generally anything that costs you money. A phone bill is a liability. A debt is a kind of liability. You can take out a loan for a car- that is a debt; something owed in the future.
If your spouse co-signed the debt, they will have to pay your debt. In most cases, the answer will be no, it is your debt and you are responsible.
The estate is primarily responsible. However, a spouse is normally considered to benefit from such debt and can be held responsible.
Arizona is a community property state, in general all assets and debts belong to both spouses. It is possible to use the innocent spouse defense if it can be proved that the person did not have any connection whatsoever to the debt(s). If a spouse used even one credit card, they will probabaly be held liable for all the debts.
NO. But the Current maturities of long-term debt is an operating liability.
In Georgia, as in most states, life insurance proceeds to a named beneficiary become the property of the beneficiary and are therefore not accessible to the creditors of the decedent. Of course, this does not apply to joint debt between the spouses or any debt solely in the name of the surviving spouse. In short, if the surviving spouse's name is not on the debt of the decedent, the surviving spouse has no legal obligation to pay such debt.
That is the correct spelling of "liability" (responsibility, debt, or burden).
Debt