Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

My wife purchased a water system hat was installed in out home. She recently passed away, so I want to know if I am legally responsible to pay the bill.


Asked on 3/06/11, 11:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Basically, yes. There are a lot of details as to why and to what extent, involving community property and probate laws, and whether or not she had a will. There is also an issue of mechanics lien rights. Ultimately, however, out of any inheritance you may have from her, community property, or just because it is an improvement to real property you own, you will wind up paying for it.

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Answered on 3/07/11, 9:05 am


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