Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

Death of spouse when separated

I live in Maryland. I have been separated for 14 yrs. but not legally. He died with a lot of debt that he accumulated while we were not together, that I did not sign on. Will I be responsible since we were never legally separated or divorced?


Asked on 7/29/08, 12:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: Death of spouse when separated

No - except for necessities (emergency medical care, generally), one spouse is not legally liable for the other's debts, separated or not.

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Answered on 7/29/08, 2:07 pm


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