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If there is no legal connection (marriage or business partnership) there is no obligation. The estate has to be settled and the assets sold to pay off the debts before anything can be distributed.

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Q: What happens when your partner dies and had outstanding credit card debt who is responsible for paying it off?
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Who is responsible for outstanding credit card debt if bank cancels your credit card?

You are because you incurred the debt.


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The person's estate pays for all outstanding debts.


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