Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Minnesota

When a husband dies is his wife responsible for his debt?


Asked on 1/21/14, 2:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Nathan Hansen Nathan M. Hansen, Attorney at Law

Medical debt and co-signed debt for sure would be the responsibility of the surviving spouse. Anything else probably not, but it depends on the specific basis for the debt and whether there is a contractual obligation on the part of the surviving spouse.

Nathan Hansen

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Answered on 1/21/14, 2:08 pm
Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

As to entirely separately incurred debt, generally medical care related debts would extend to a surviving spouse.

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Answered on 1/21/14, 3:32 pm


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