Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Death in the family with no will but a surviving spouse

My mother just passed away without a will or trust. My father is still alive though. Is he responsible for her medical bills/credit cards? Also, without a will I know her belongings and estate have to go through probate, will everything go to him? I have a sibling who I think is going to try and take my mom's belongins away from my dad, and I just wanted to know about his rights as her spouse.


Asked on 5/05/01, 11:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
WILLIAM BRANDWEIN WILLIAM A. BRANDWEIN, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORP.

Re: Death in the family with no will but a surviving spouse

If they were still married and not under a valid separation agreement, he inherits all the community property, and will be responsible for the debts.

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Answered on 6/21/01, 12:57 pm


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