2006-11-27 21:13:38 · 12 answers · asked by Andy L 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I am not positive about death but; in divorce, both parties are responsible for debts incurred durring the course of the marriage. I am inclined to say yes after death if it is something that is in both of your names, like a mortgage, any loans, any joint debts yes. I don't know that you would be liable for things only in his name. Call a lawyer, most will give a free consultation in the office or even over the phone.
2006-11-27 21:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by bellbottombleus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This all depends.... If you had both names on bills like the mortgage and credit cards you may be responsible for the bills but if they were just in the deceased spouses name then the living spouse should not be responsible for them.... Talk to a good lawyer and find out too! Hope this helps some.
2006-11-28 05:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As part of the estate of the deceased the answer is yes. Just as the husband acquires his wifes estates assets he also acquires her debts. That is the law my friend. If you do not believe me,talk to a lawyer.
2006-11-28 10:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by unionjack07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the debts, some are wiped out at the time of death by insurance...
Others go to the estate of the deceased...
And others are dealt with by the family...
2006-11-28 05:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by Forlorn Hope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hospital debts... only if you signed that you would be responsible
joint credit card debts....yes
his credit card debts....no
personal loans....no
make sure all debts are real...many scams from companies sending bogus due bills in a deceased persons name
2006-11-28 05:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the debts are in both names
2006-11-28 05:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are married and it is a community property state- yes you are responsible- just make sure they are real debts - and that it is not someone trying to rip you off-D
2006-11-28 05:17:28 · answer #7 · answered by Debby B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they were debts together yes, if not no. For instance a student loan your spouse had BEFORE you got married you are not responsbile for it.
2006-11-28 05:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by dumpllin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feel free to check with a lawyer but I think that unless you lived separate lives you will find the answer is absolutely yes.
2006-11-28 09:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by nidan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's considered joint debt unless there was a pre-nuptual agreement.
2006-11-28 05:18:27 · answer #10 · answered by 2sweet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋