when a spouse dies is the widower resopnsible for the late partners debts?
953832
I am not positive about death but; in divorce, both parties are responsible for debts incurred durring the course of the marriage.  I am inclined to say yes after death if it is something that is in both of your names, like a mortgage, any loans, any joint debts yes.  I don't know that you would be liable for things only in his name.  Call a lawyer, most will give a free consultation in the office or even over the phone.
460289
Does the current wife own the house? If yes then of course, if he's the owner then he'll have to give her permission, but of course can still be done.  The state would only be able to collect what was owed, and since he was up to date that wouldn't be much that he's behind.
510016
Depends upon the state law where he died, and possibly where he was domiciled.  Generally the estranged spouse still gets a share as they are still married.\n\nSome possibilities:  2/2 rule.  Spouse gets half.  Children share remaining 1/2 (each gets 1/6)\n\n1/3, 2/3 rule.  Spouse gets 1/3.  Children share remaining 2/3 (each gets 2/9)\n\nAny jointly held property with right of survivorship passes to joint owner at moment of death and is excluded from division amongst other heirs.\n\nFirst wife gets nothing, but may be designated as custodian for childrens' shares.\n\nUltimately the courts will decide.
418933
She can add it without asking, all she needs to do is go to the bank and tell them to do so.\n\nIn the United States, bank CDs terminate at the death of the last account holder, which would be her.  The beneficiary then receives the value at death.  In some states for larger estates, inheretance tax is due, but otherwise nothing is due.  Any taxes due will be due from her estate.  Only if the estate cannot pay the taxes will the government start chasing the money.  There may be legal issues with a minor beneficiary that needs managed, but UTMA or UGMA would cover it.
875171
Depends.  If you are the BENEFICIARY of the policies, they have no claim on your monies or benefits.  Now, that won't stop slimey debt collectors from trying to trick or guilt you into paying.  You'll have to brush up on fair debt collection laws, tell them to stop calling & harrassing or you'll file a complaint.\n\nBUT, if his ESTATE is the beneficiary, then yes, the monies must pay off all his debts before you can inheirit.  Actually, all his assets must go to pay off any debts before any of the heirs can collect - they only get assets less debts.
291761
are you talking about an insurance point of view? if they apparently died at the same time, the the person who owns the insurance policy is deemed to die last, since then the insurance benefit will go into his/her estate not the estate of the beneficiary
994868
Well that's up to the kids. Do you mean as far as a burial or cremation? I mean what are you asking? If the person had nothing when they died there is nothing for the kids to get but debt when they bury them. If the Kids don't want to do that the state will put them in a paupers grave some place.
1144202
wife unless otherwise specified in will
80224
There are some general legal principles:\n\n1.  Spouses are generally presumed to co-own anything gained during the marriage and be responsible for any debts incurred during the marriage.\n\n2.  But there are a whole lot of exceptions.\n\n3.  And there is no way to know how these rules would be applied in each case.  It's all exceptionally fact-specific.\n\n4.  The only way to get a handle on the issues is to consult with a lawyer.\n\n5.  But you should never presume that you "don't have the money" to get divorced or that it would be financially ruinous.  For the non-monied spouse, the news is usually a lot better than she might expect.\n\n6.  See a lawyer.
478100
no. the only thing the bill collectors can do is try to get their money from her estate if she owned anything of value- such as a house.
578237
His estate is liable for it.  If there's an executor, they may be bound to settle the debt, depending on the agreement grandfather entered into when the debt was created.  You should consult an attorney.
81888
You are intitled to a widow's pay As long as you have not married again since. http://www.va.gov/ you can get more info here.
613422
The law setting out who gets what is called intestate succession.  Each state has a statute that sets this out.  The statutes differ from one another in some respects.\n\nIn general: \n1.  Property that was held in some form of "pay on death" title will go to the surviving co-owner.  Typical of these are: beneficiaries to life insurance, persons holding property as "joint tenants", the beneficiary of a trust account at a bank or savings and loan.\n2.  In a community property state the surviving spouse receives all of the community property.\n3.  In a non-community property state or as to non-community property in a community property state the surviving spouse gets all if the deceased has no living descendants.  If there is one child (or the issue of the deceased only child) the child and the spouse split 50:50.  If there is more than one child, the spouse and the children split 1/3rd for the spouse, 2/3rds for the children.  \n4.  The  only time the state gets the estate is if there is no will and there are no known relatives.
180547
if your father just passssed away she is eligable for a new widow tax credit of like 10k i do beleive  might be better for her to claim you as a dependant.
457406
call a laywer and ask for sure but i'd think so... i mean, if you pick up and leave they can't legally proove that you weren't spoused to.
546387
Ooooohh ... that's a really sticky situation.  My guess is that you're going to have some big family problems with this one.  Have you told the executor that the debt was forgiven?  Do you have it in writing?  If you don't have it in writing that the grandfather refused to accept the money and the debt was forgiven, you're going to have a really hard time proving anything.  I'd retain a lawyer if you're going to fight it.\n\nAlso, you should consider if the damages to the family relationships are worth the $60K.  Some family feuds can go on for years and years.
774128
It depends a lot on what state your in but, in some states no it wont as long as your not on any of them, yet in some states it will because marital property is also debts, my best advice is call a lawyer and ask them.