Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in United Kingdom
Husbands debts
If my husband died before he had
repaid credit card & personal unsecured
loan, both solely in his name, would I
become liable for his debts? The house
we live in is mine.
Asked on 4/18/07, 9:22 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Dutton
Legal -Zone
Re: Husbands debts
No, you would not be liable as his wife but his estate would be liable for payment of debts. It is usual for a wife to become the personal representative of her husband's estate and in that role you would have to pay off the debts from any money he has before you inherit his assets.
Andrew Dutton
www.legal-zone.co.uk
Answered on 4/19/07, 2:57 pm
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