husbands debts

[yobanfa]

if my husband has debts, and died would i have to pay them?

[factor-fiction]

The estate would pay provide there was enough in the estate. If you are the only beneficiary you inherit the net estate after the estate's debts have been paid.

[Barmaid]

Only out of his assets. If his liabilities exceed his assets it is an insolvent administration and the creditors will receive a dividend (ie x pence per pound). You do not have to pay out of your own assets.