Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Louisiana
In Louisiana is the surviving spouse held responsible for the debts of his wife?
Asked on 2/20/12, 6:49 pm
2 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
Unless you set up a separate property regime through the courts, the debts are community and equally owed by both spouses whether incurred by one or both.
Answered on 2/23/12, 5:22 am