There are three instances in which a surviving spouse may be held liable to pay the remaining debt of the departed borrower.

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I find it sick and disturbing. What action can we take to get this photo removed from my spouse’s social media?

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Key Points About This Article Landing a big inheritance is fantastic news, but one person from Reddit hesitates to tell their partner. Hiding assets from a spouse isn't right for everyone. However, if ...

Dear Eric: My spouse and I have been married for three years. My spouse’s ex still has a social media profile picture that includes my spouse. They have been asked repeatedly to remove the photo, and ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is aggravated by their husband's cheap behavior when ...