Surrendering a Vehicle Upon Spouse's Death

New Jersey
My husband purchased a vehicle last year and has a car loan in his name only. He has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Upon his passing, what is my responsibility of his car loan? Can I surrender the vehicle back to the car dealer as there is a loan on this vehicle? I will not be able to afford the car payment. Please, what are my options?

friends424 said:

My husband purchased a vehicle last year and has a car loan in his name only. He has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Upon his passing, what is my responsibility of his car loan? Can I surrender the vehicle back to the car dealer as there is a loan on this vehicle? I will not be able to afford the car payment. Please, what are my options?

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His death will not terminate the obligation to pay his obligations. Repayment of any debts will be required from his estate before any distribution to heirs.