Debts of Deceased

[paintersmuse]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska
If a spouse passes, leaving behind debt that was in there name only, not another soul signed to or authorized on the account.....Who is responsible for paying off those debts, if anyone?

 

[tranquility]

The wealth of the deceased for all and the spouse for things which were necessary for life.

 

[LdiJ]

The wealth of the deceased for all and the spouse for things which were necessary for life.

Tranq...I do not understand what you are saying there, so I doubt that the OP will understand either....

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska
If a spouse passes, leaving behind debt that was in there name only, not another soul signed to or authorized on the account.....Who is responsible for paying off those debts, if anyone?

**A: generally it is the estate first, and maybe the remaining spouse depending upon the circumstances.

 

[tranquility]

For any debt, the estate is available to pay.

For certain debts, ones which were necessary for the deceased's life (medical care, rent, food etc.), the husband is as liable.