I owe several thousand dollars in back support to my ex-wife. She never has received any assistance from welfare etc.. The back support is t...

Question

I owe several thousand dollars in back support to my ex-wife. She never has received any assistance from welfare etc.. The back support is to her only. No other parties are named in our court actions.

My ex-wife is suffering from an illness and looks to be about near death.

If my ex-wife dies do I owe the funds or does the debt die with her?

Answer

You owe it to her estate, with interest.

Answer

You will owe the funds to her estate with interest accruing from the time that the debt was incurred.