Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Will versus Trust

I'm married, but my home is in my name. If I die, would my wife be responsible for the mortgage? If I have large life insurance policy will she be responsible for my paying for my home and debts?


Asked on 3/14/08, 2:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Will versus Trust

Your estate will be responsible for paying your debts and your mortgage. If she is the beneficiary of the life policy, the death benefit will be paid directly to her.

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Answered on 3/14/08, 2:45 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Will versus Trust

the mortgage is secured by your home. she won't be required to pay your mortgage but if she wants to keep the home she will have to pay the mortgage with the life insurance money or by obtaining a mortgage in her name--assuming of couse that she is the beneficiary of the house.

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Answered on 3/14/08, 4:08 pm


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