Gem*
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Does he not have any life cover? |
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suerye
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His estate would be liable for this debt, along with any other debts. If there is not enough money in the estate, the debt is wiped out. |
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Alexis
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No,you are not his estates unless you are his beneficiaries,yes, but also limited to quantum of it.Don't worry. |
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Dimples
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No, you cannot inherit a debt, however is he has any money from his estate it will go to them first. Has he informed the Inland Revenue of his situation? If so they should not chase him for the debt, they will make contact occasionally to be updated purely for the purpose of making a claim against his estate when he dies. Best wishes x |
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DF
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No. Not if you weren't married and nothing is in your name. Common law is a myth, it doesn't exist in English law. |
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confucious says
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the simple answer is NO no ifs no buts you cannot be responsible for any debts whatsoever end of story |
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Mark B
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Provided all the debts are in his name you will not be liable. His estate will pay off as much of the debt as possible and then rest will be wiped out. |
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louise b
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When someone dies, any debts they leave are paid out of their 'estate' (the money and property they leave behind). You're only responsible for their debts if you had a joint loan or agreement or provided a loan guarantee - you aren't automatically responsible for a husband's, wife's or civil partner's debts.
The rest of the info you need is on the link below |
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Muzikman
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If you are actually divorced then you are no longer responsible, otherwise they'll come and find you at some point.
Sorry to hear of your situation however |
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charlie
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No. He is his own person with his own estate. Once his funeral expenses are paid, anyone who has a claim on the estate (ie the IRS) will then be able to claim their percentage of the total money due (when put together with the other creditors) as a percentage of the estate. If there is money left over then any provisions made in a will (ie for you or his children) will then be catered for. |
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translatorinspain
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You don't say if you're divorced or were partners in a common law relationship. Were the debts incurred afater your divorce? A lot depends on your legal status. |
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spook542
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If he was self employed and you were a partner in the business - Yes.
In practise they probably won't bother chasing it after he dies.
If you had nothing to do with the "business" and he was classed as a sole trader you are not liable |
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rosie_0801
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If you are divorced, then no. If you are merely seperated, it's possible as you'd still be his next of kin. Unless he has someone else in his will. |
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rach
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if u are married then i think so |
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