independent implies a standing alone; applied to a state it implies lack of connection with any other having power to interfere with its citizens, laws, or policies.
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Under this law, a surviving spouse is no longer liable for a deceased spouse’s medical debt unless they personally signed a financial agreement or guaranty. If your husband was the only person responsible for the bills, and you did not co-sign anything, the debt should not transfer to you.