Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

My husband passed away in October 2014 and we live in Texas. I need to know if I am responsible for my husband's hospital and doctor bills. He did not have a will and he had no assets. Right now I am living paycheck by paycheck. I have 2 girls, one is 13 and the other one is 6. I would like to say that I can pay the bills, but to be able to pay all of my house and utility bills, it will be very tight every month. Please help me.


Asked on 1/23/15, 7:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nile Copeland Copeland Law Group, PLLC

Texas is a community property state and debts assumed within the marriage including medical debts are joint obligations of both spouses, even if you are not a party to the contract.

However; if you are sued & a judgement rendered against you for the medical bill & there are no non-exempt assets to seize, then there will be nothing for the creditor to take.

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Answered on 1/30/15, 5:03 am


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