Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
if your spouse dies, are you liable for debt they accrued that's in there name only?
Asked on 5/12/11, 9:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Generally, yes. Whose name it is in is of little relevance. Debts incurred during the marriage are almost always community debts. Only if you have true legally separate assets, are they protected from liability for the debts.
Answered on 5/12/11, 9:23 pm
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