If they are a cosigner for the debt, yes. Just because they are married doesn't make them automatically liable for the others debt, but it may very well make them responsible for it. Why is this? Because when you are in a boat sitting on opposite ends, when Evan a small ripple or change in weight can topple the boat. Sit in the middle, and co-ordinate your efforts...
You are because you incurred the debt.
The estate is primarily responsible. However, a spouse is normally considered to benefit from such debt and can be held responsible.
Generally, the person that signed up for the credit card is responsible. If any users were added to the account, they are also responsible. This include joint accounts. You cannot inherit credit card debt. So, do not believe a collection agency when they tell you that. See the FDCPA for your rights in debt collection.
If you are a joint applicant, then yes, but if the card is not in your name, then no.
depending on who was using the card, that's who's fault it would be... I'm going to assume since it was your spouse's credit card, that your spouse is then responsible for it.
If the card is in his name, only, there may be an out. You will need to get legal help.
The estate is responsible for the decedent's credit card debt.
No. The card holder is responsible for all debt on the credit they extended to him. (You may be responsible to the credit card holder for the debt he incurred for you, if that was your agreement).
The person who carried the card is still responsible for the debt.
You are because you incurred the debt.
The deceased's estate is going to be responsible. The spouse can be held as a beneficiary of the costs and by inheriting less from the estate.
Your dead spouse's estate is responsible for the credit card debt. In practice, this may amount to "you are responsible for it."
nomally
Whoever owns the credit card
The estate is primarily responsible. However, a spouse is normally considered to benefit from such debt and can be held responsible.
Your mother's estate is responsible for her credit card debt.
No