2006-12-31 01:15:08 · 19 answers · asked by barb c 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes
2006-12-31 01:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by olderbutwiser 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, the estate of the deceased is responsible for all bills incurred by the deceased. As a key stakeholder in the estate, the surviving spouse would need to cover the expenses out of the estate. The laws may vary from state to state, but I would expect them to be fairly consistent on that point.
2006-12-31 01:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by Gr8Av8or 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im most states yes you would be responsible for any debt incurred by your spouse while you were married. But you would need to check with your state to be sure of the laws.
If the medical bills are extensive you may want to consolt an attorny for some assistance, lots of them have free consiltations and will point you in the right direction.
God Bless
2006-12-31 01:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by just_trump_my_ace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The estate is responsible for the bills, if they go unpaid the unpaid creditors can sue the estate. The courts can order all bank accounts and even the family home to be turned over to the unpaid creditors. So the spouse can be left with no money and no house.
2006-12-31 03:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by bassbuster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally in a divorce they like to say you are responsible for half of the marital debt in normal situations, but when a spouse passes then as bad as it is they will come to the other for collection on whatever remaining debt you had during the marriage, so as bad as I hate to say it then yes you would be responsible for that debt, and yes the collectors will come looking for it from you.
2007-01-01 22:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live, but in most jurisdictions the dead persons estate is responsible, since the spouse is considered equally responsible in life for bills of the other, it is hard case to avoid the after death charges. This can be done by quietly divorcing prior to death, but most people find this unpalatable.
2006-12-31 01:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, yes
2006-12-31 01:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by Trader G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 06:42:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the state in which you reside and if the two of you were legally married, or separated, etc. Good luck and God bless****
2006-12-31 01:17:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are
2006-12-31 01:57:11 · answer #10 · answered by Right Wing Extremist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋