Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Wisconsin

Liability

Woman married 4 months, husband dies. 45,000 in bills show up that she had no knowledge of, made by hubby before marriage. 900 in estate. Liability of woman? Some bills are IRS


Asked on 6/17/08, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Jenkins Jenkins Law Center PLC

Re: Liability

By "900" I suppose you mean dollars, not thousand.

She denies responsibility and hires an attorney if creditors try to press the issue. The loans/debts would not be in her name, and not incurred in the scope of the marital community.

Good luck.

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Answered on 6/18/08, 1:01 am


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