Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Georgia

If a spouse were die unexpectedly and spouse has large debt--If surviving spouse places a ad in newspaper that they are not responsible for the deceased spouses debt.

Does that have any credibility?


Asked on 7/17/14, 10:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

If your spouse was solely responsible for the debt, you don't become responsible for the debt if your spouse dies (or doesn't pay it). It is a claim against the estate.

Read more
Answered on 7/17/14, 10:41 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Nope. The ad is a waste of money. The debts are paid out of the estate, if there is one. And if you're really savvy, you hire a lawyer and get her property via years support so the debts are ignored.

Read more
Answered on 7/17/14, 6:21 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility questions and answers in Georgia