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Is a surviving spouse liable for credit crad debt and car loan under his or her deceased spouse in Colorado?
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∙ 15y ago
If the spouse has a Will stating "all of my debts are to be paid." Yes. If not, you just need to send a copy of the Death Certificate to each creditor.
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Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
Is a surviving spouse liable for an ambulance bill for the deceased bill from CA residence is NV?
Unfortuantely, yes.
Is a surviving spouse liable for payment of debt on a loan cosigned only by the deceased spouse in Kentucky?
No, Kentucky is not a community property state.
Is surviving spouse responsible for credit card debt Nevada?
The decedent's estate still owes the money, and that debt must be satisfied before the estate can be distributed. In the case of a surviving spouse, that spouse is equally liable for any existing debts. If the deceased's estate cannot cover the debt, the spouse must do so.
In Connecticut is a surviving spouse responsible for paying deceased spouse's medical bills?
Unless the survivor(s) signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense - NOT the survivors.HOWEVER: In reality, if the surviving spouse also happens to be the Executor of their deceased spouse's estate, they WILL, have to pay for whatever medical bills may be outstanding from the proceeds of the estate that they are administering.
When a person dies is the remaining daughter responsible for the debt of credit cards?
No. The deceased person's estate is liable for any of the debts of that person, but heirs are not liable for debts if the assets in the estate are not enough to cover the debts.
Are you liable for your husbands credit card?
Yes, you are liable for your husbands credit card.
Is the surviving spouse liable for a deceased spouse's medical bills in Kansas?
As in all states, Kansas requires the estate to be responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid.
Do heirs of deceased dad's portion of property willed through tenants in common liable to share expenses with surviving spouse for property taxes or other costs related to the home?
Typically, the surviving spouse who is living in the home under a probate homestead must maintain the home and pay interest on any mortgage debt. The heirs are liable for reductions in principal. The surviving spouse is not required to insure the home, but if she does, she is entitled to the proceeds for any claim.
Is the surviving spouse liable for the deceased spouse's debt if their name is not on the account?
If the couple resided in a community property state it is possible for the surviving spouse to be responsible for debt incurred by a deceased spouse even though he or she was not an account holder. Texas and Wisconsin are not considered "true" CP states as they treat solely incurred marital debt somewhat differently as do the other CP states.
Who pays off the balance of a deceased credit card person?
Typically, the estate of the deceased individual is responsible for paying off any outstanding balances on credit cards. If the deceased person has a joint account holder or a cosigner on the credit card, they may also be responsible for the debt. In some cases, credit card companies may write off the debt if there are no assets in the estate to cover the outstanding balance.
Are you liable for your wifes medical bills in colorado?
In Colorado, as in all states, the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all medical bills have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, the husband may not get anything.
