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Absolutely not, unless you're an authorized user or joint account holder. That would be credit card fruad, a felony. If you are on the account, you still need to let the credit card companies know of the death, as it may change the status of the account.
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How can i find out if deceased father had credit cards?
Get a credit report on him. Try https://www.annualcreditreport.com/ or www.equifax.com/ and a list of his credit cards should pop up.
What if person uses deceased persons credit cards?
The use of a deceased person's credit card would constitute credit card fraud. Unlawful use of a credit card is a criminal offense.
Does Wisconsin garnish a spouses wages to satisfy a credit card debt?
No, Wisconsin will not garnish a spouses wages to satisfy a credit card debt. Credit cards do not generally seek garnishments unless the amount is very large.
How do you go about cancelling a deceased persons credit cards?
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.
Does my husband's student loan die with him?
Yes. The banks and credit cards would like all of us to think we have to pay back loans and debts of our parents or spouses, but that is not true. We don't have to pay them.
Where do you report illegal use of deceased persons credit cards?
Your local police department
Is a widow obligated to pay for her deceased husband's credit cards even though she is not on the credit cards in Arizona?
Money that goes to his estate needs to pay off the account.
How do you find out if someone is using credit cards of a deceased person?
The most obvious way would be to check the statements for usage. And all credit cards should be notified as soon as possible of the death of the holder and the accounts cancelled.
In California is a spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's credit cards?
If your name is on the account you have to pay. If not, you need to send a copy of the Death Certificate.
Are children responsible for deceased fathers debt in California?
Not unless they co-signed for the loans or credit cards. The estate is responsible for the debts.
Can a kid go to jail if they use their parents credit card?
A child under 18 cannot be criminally charged for using their parents' credit card in most cases. However, the parents can be held liable for any unauthorized charges made by the child. It is important for parents to monitor their children's access to credit cards to prevent misuse.
If a credit card holder has a judgment and dies who is responsible?
No one. The person left is not responsible for the debt. The credit cards want people to think that the family owes for the deceased debt, but they don't.
