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In most cases the debts of the deceased, including credit cards, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
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Who is responsible for a deceased person credit card debt in California?
California is a community property state, therefore if there is a surviving spouse he or she is responsible for all outstanding debt including credit card accounts even if the decedent was a sole account holder. If there is not a surviving spouse the credit card debt will become a part of the probate procedure and will be handled according to the state laws of distribution of an estate.
In Ohio is the spouse responsible for the other spouse credit card debt?
credit card debt is reserved to all the names that were used when the credit card was applied for so even in divorce situations where the judge has split the debt it is not legally removed from you if your name was on the account
How much credit card debt should I transfer to my spouse to improve both of our credit scores?
none. how does putting your spouse in your debt help their score?
Who is responsible for your spouse's credit card 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.
In New Jersey is a spouse responsible for the credit card debt of her husband if the credit card is solely in his name?
No.
Does interest accrue on credit card debt after card holder is deceased?
Interest does not accrue on credit card debt after the card holder is deceased. It can occur however, if the spouse is on the account.
If surviving spouse is insolvent is she responsible for credit card debt in Arizona a communty property state if her name was not on credit card and she never used credit card?
The estate is primarily responsible. However, a spouse is normally considered to benefit from such debt and can be held responsible.
In Texas Is a spouse responsible for the ex-spouse credit card debt?
If the debt was made when they were still married the answer is yes. STATED BY AUTHOR
In Canadian Law am I responsible for my spouse's credit card debt?
In general, you are not responsible for your spouse's credit card debt in Canada unless you have jointly signed for the debt or benefited from the purchases made with the card. It is always advisable to seek legal advice tailored to your specific situation.
In Texas is a spouse responsible for credit card debt that is solely incurred by the other spouse under a credit card which was issued prior to the marriage?
Yes. STATED BY AUTHOR
Are you responsible for a credit card debt from dead spouse in North Carolina?
In most cases they will be held responsible. The spouse is considered to have benefited from the debt.
Is a wife who is not a joint account holder responsible for her husband's credit card debt in Illinois?
Illinois is not a community property state, therefore a spouse who is not a joint account holder is not responsible for the credit card debt of the other spouse.
