My question involves estate proceeding in California
My spouse recently passed away. The house was jointly owned and goes directly to me outside of probate. All community property will go thru probate as 1/2 will go to his grown children. My question is that there is still debt on the house that was a community debt. Even though it goes to me by right of survivorship, is his estate still liable for 1/2 the balance on the mortgage? I realize that ultimately I will have to pay on it in the end, but do I have the right for reimbursement for 1/2 the balance owed? His estate is quite large. Thanks..

