When I die, will my wife be held responsible for my debts?

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When I die, will my wife be held responsible for my debts?

Asked on April 12, 2009 under Estate Planning, Texas

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 15 years ago | Contributor

Depends on the type of estate plan you have and how you hold title.  Depends on a number of factors.  If you have not created your estate plan yet, you should think about consulting with an estate planning attorney in your attorney and have such questions ready to ask him/her. Check out the probate code in your state, as follows:

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/


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