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I am engaged to get married to a woman who is a citizen of Poland. I am a citizen of the United States. We presently live in Poland and are planning to get married in New Orleans, LA. My question is: Upon marriage, does my spouse-to-be become liable for my debts incurred prior to our marriage?
In Florida, are adult children named as beneficiaries in a will responsible for the debt left by a parent? My father died with 000 in his checking account and 4000 debt to a nursing home. He did not own any property at the time of his death. His nursing home bill was being paid by his health insurance and Medicaid.
I had a recent emergency with my health and had to go to the hospital and ended up staying overnight. The bill was over ,000.00 and I have no health insurance. Now I’m getting letters in the mail from Medical Revenue Services ( a collection agency) saying that they’re checking into my assets, bank accounts, owning real estate, etc.
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