Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
responsibility
If you have been estrange from your husband for 18 years and he dies, are you responsible for his debts?
I have not seen or spoken with him in years. We have an adult kid from our marriage.
Asked on 7/14/09, 8:25 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: responsibility
you could be. It also depends on the debts, because technically you are or were still married. You could also be a beneficiary to any asset that he left.
Answered on 7/15/09, 7:05 am
Re: responsibility
His estate is responsible, but not you personally unless you co-signed any of the debts.
Answered on 7/14/09, 10:22 am
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