Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

After the death of a spouse, can the surviving spouse be held responsible for a auto loan if the surviving spouse is not on the loan?


Asked on 3/15/10, 7:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

No.

A debt is a PERSONAL obligation; when you're married to a person, you aren't married to his debts.

There are a few exceptions to this (medical bills, for example).

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Answered on 3/21/10, 12:33 pm


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