In most cases, yes, they will be responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the goods and services.
It depends if the dept was in both your names or just in his. If the widow co-signed for any of the credit she will be responsible. If the credit was only in his name, then no she is not responsible. Best advise is to talk to a lawyer
I'm not trying to be funny, but if you were married (legally) to him at the time of death, yes - who else would be responsible for it?
No i don't think so because its in your name. i wont really know but that's what i think any way
If they are a cosigner for the debt, yes. Just because they are married doesn't make them automatically liable for the others debt, but it may very well make them responsible for it. Why is this? Because when you are in a boat sitting on opposite ends, when Evan a small ripple or change in weight can topple the boat. Sit in the middle, and co-ordinate your efforts...
Indirectly. The estate of the deceased husband is responsible for resolving all of his debts. Since the widow is going to be the primary beneficiary of the estate, she will inherit less because the estate has to pay the debt.
No
The spouse is considered to benefit from the debt. Yes, the spouses share responsibility.
She is not directly responsible. The estate is going to be responsible. And since she will likely be getting the bulk of the estate, paying off the debt will reduce her amount.
In most cases, yes, they will be responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the goods and services.
It depends if the dept was in both your names or just in his. If the widow co-signed for any of the credit she will be responsible. If the credit was only in his name, then no she is not responsible. Best advise is to talk to a lawyer
She is not directly responsible. The estate is going to be responsible. And since she will likely be getting the bulk of the estate, paying off the debt will reduce her amount.
A married couple is seen as a economic unit, so to speak. So the widow is responsible for the debt.
The widow is not directly responsible for the medical bills unless they signed the paperwork, which is often the case. However, the estate is going to be responsible. Which means that the estate may be depleted and a lien placed on the house. The spouse may not inherit anything.
I'm not trying to be funny, but if you were married (legally) to him at the time of death, yes - who else would be responsible for it?
That is the reason to create an estate. However, in most cases the spouse will have benefited from the debt and be held responsible.
If the card is in his name, only, there may be an out. You will need to get legal help.