Generally no, unless they were a co-signer on the account.
Your estate is responsible for your debts. If the business is owned by the deceased, the business is responsible. A spouse is not responsible, but the amount they inherit will be affected by the debts.
It depends on the country you are in, but in the UK, the first claim on the estate is the revenue (ie tax), then debtors - which would include the credit card debt. That should be paid out of the estate of the deceased.
I'm not trying to be funny, but if you were married (legally) to him at the time of death, yes - who else would be responsible for it?
The spouse would only be responsible if they lived in a community property state. Even then it is doubtful the contract would be valid if there were an attempt to collect the debt.
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.
When someone dies in CA the relatives of that person are NOT responsible for the debts owed by that person. The credit cards and loans would like you to think you owe the money, but you don't.
NO
As long as the child is not a cosigner on the debt, the child is not responsible for parent's debt. The parent's estate would be responsible for the debt. Technically this could reduce the inheritance the child receives, but it is not the responsibility of the child.
No, in Kentucky, children are generally not responsible for a deceased parent's medical bills unless they have signed a separate agreement agreeing to be responsible for them. The estate of the deceased parent would typically be responsible for any outstanding medical bills.
Your estate is responsible for your debts. If the business is owned by the deceased, the business is responsible. A spouse is not responsible, but the amount they inherit will be affected by the debts.
The probate code would explain the process for closing an estate.
It would depend on the age of the child.
The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate and that would include taxes. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Children are not responsible for the debts of their parents. The estate must settle the debts. The exception would be if a child signed any paperwork gaurenteeing the medical costs.
As the child of a deceased parent, you are generally not responsible for their debts unless you co-signed for the loan. The responsibility for the remaining balance on the travel trailer would typically fall on the deceased parent's estate, which would need to be addressed during the probate process. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific implications in your situation.
The use of a deceased person's credit card would constitute credit card fraud. Unlawful use of a credit card is a criminal offense.
A good place to start would be to contact the credit reporting agencies and request a copy of the deceased's credit report to notify the creditors.