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In Ohio, spouses are generally not personally responsible for each other's debts incurred before marriage or individually during the marriage. However, debts accumulated during the marriage may be considered joint if they were incurred for mutual benefit or shared expenses. Creditors may pursue joint accounts or debts for repayment from either spouse. It's important to consult a legal professional for specific circumstances.
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Is the surviving spouse responsible for medical bills in Ohio?
In the state of Ohio, as in most places the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
Is a Wife responsible for medical bill of her deceased husband in Ohio?
In Ohio, the spouse will indirectly be responsible. The estate must resolve all debts. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for their deceased spouse's funeral expense in Ohio?
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including funeral costs in Ohio. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
In the state of Ohio can a husband be held financially responsible for the wife's repossessed vehicle if his name is not on the loan?
No, Ohio is not a community property state, therefore debts solely incurred by one spouse are not the responsibility of the other.
In NH if a married spouse expires is the surviving spouse responsible for a credit card debt of the deceased spouse if the living spouse never signed any document.?
In Ohio, if the debt was owned jointly, then yes, you are responsible. If if wasn't, they cannot make you liable for another's debt. This is in Ohio. Credit reports are held in both owners name, if they are co-owners or own the debt jointly, such as a home mortgage. If the credit card is owned by spouse1 and spouse2 does not have permission to use it, then spouse1 is the only responsible person for that debt. Spouse2 cannot be held responsible - in all financial transactions in the state of Ohio, even if the debt has incurred from some other country or state. Wherever you reside determines the law for the consumer. Check your state for that.
In Ohio is a surviving spouse responsible for the student loans cosigned by the deceased spouse?
yes. When you became married all asests and liabilities became shared. This one may have bit you.
In Ohio is the spouse responsible for the other spouse credit card debt?
credit card debt is reserved to all the names that were used when the credit card was applied for so even in divorce situations where the judge has split the debt it is not legally removed from you if your name was on the account
In the state of Ohio is a spouse responsible for medical bills or credit card debt after the spouse has passed away?
My husband has termial cancer and I was wondering when he passes will I be responible for any credit card debts he has and any of his medical bills? We live in the state of Ohio.
Is a spouse responsible for deceased spouses medical bills in Ohio?
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.
When a spouse dies with property that is inherited in Ohio does that property convey to the surviving spouse if there is no will?
yes
What happens in Ohio when the spouse's parents pass leave half interest to the spouse and then the spouse dies and other relatives are after the spouse's interest in the parent's estate?
You, and his descendants, should inherit his estate. His estate includes the inheritance from his parents. There should be no argument about it. Contact a knowledgable probate attorney for assistance.
Is the survivor of a deceased person responsible for medical bills if the deceased had their own insurance policy in Ohio?
In Ohio, the estate must resolve all debts including Medical Bills. Insurance policy will affect what is required. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
