Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

Does a widow have to pay any bills that were under the deceased name and not theirs


Asked on 6/11/10, 10:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

No, the widow is not personally responsible for the individual debts of the deceased. The deceased person's estate is, however, liable. Please feel free to contact my office if you have any further questions about your rights and responsibilities.

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Answered on 6/12/10, 3:50 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

My condolences on your loss of your husband.

Only the estate of the deceased is responsibel for debts in your deceased husband's name alone, unless they were for "necessaries of life".

Retain an attorney if you still have questions.

Good Luck!

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Answered on 6/12/10, 8:14 am


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