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Old 03-04-2006, 11:16 PM
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alimony after death

What is the name of your state? Texas
I have recently married a man that is currently paying alimony until dec 2007. if he dies before that date do i have to continue to pay that out of his estate? Texas
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Old 03-05-2006, 03:23 AM
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Does his divorce decree have a stipulation concerning payments in the event of his death?
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Old 03-05-2006, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 2ndwife
What is the name of your state? Texas
I have recently married a man that is currently paying alimony until dec 2007. if he dies before that date do i have to continue to pay that out of his estate? Texas

My response:

No, you don't because you're not a party to the Decree. However, she could make a successful claim against the Estate to get her money.

Get a life insurance policy on him.


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