Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia

Debt liability for spouse

After a husband dies, is the wife liable for all outstanding debt of the husband?


Asked on 9/27/07, 5:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Debt liability for spouse

No. She is only liable for what she co-signed with him.

However, creditors must be paid from his estate (in most cases) before the widow, so his debts may diminish her inheritance.

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Answered on 9/27/07, 6:45 pm


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