Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Re: financial obligations/divorce

Actually his estate is responsible for the debt not you, unless you're also named on the debt.

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{John}

Re: financial obligations/divorce

You asked about financial obligations when a spouse dies.

There may be a few twist, but unless you also are named on the debt it would be pretty easy to avoid the debt upon the husband's death should he pre-decease his wife.

The decedent's estate would generally be responsible for the debt. So if the decedent left any assets they could be liquidated to pay the debt during probate.

You should speak with an attorney about this matter to make sure you are protected.

As to Social Security, if I recall correctly the spouse of a decedent can collect Social Security based on their own income or on the spouse's income when the spouse passes, whichever is higher. Social Security payments are not part of an estate and cannot be touched for the payment of most debts.

You should speak with an elder law attorney to make sure all your bases are covered.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Roger