Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Minnesota
When a husband dies is his wife responsible for his debt?
Asked on 1/21/14, 2:01 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Nathan Hansen
Nathan M. Hansen, Attorney at Law
Medical debt and co-signed debt for sure would be the responsibility of the surviving spouse. Anything else probably not, but it depends on the specific basis for the debt and whether there is a contractual obligation on the part of the surviving spouse.
Nathan Hansen
651-704-9600
Answered on 1/21/14, 2:08 pm
Tricia Dwyer
Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC
As to entirely separately incurred debt, generally medical care related debts would extend to a surviving spouse.
Answered on 1/21/14, 3:32 pm