Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

Would a widow in Massachusetts be responsible for her husband's debt?


Asked on 5/09/18, 11:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
L. Jed Berliner Berliner Law Firm

Nope.

- Widow remains responsible for joint debts that both spouses signed.

- Husband's estate is responsible for husband's creditors who file a claim within one year of the death assuming a timely probate case is opened.

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Answered on 5/11/18, 9:23 am


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