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Does the surviving spouse have to pay the CC debts of the deceased spouse?
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∙ 18y ago
If the debt was in the spouses name only, they will have a hard time making a case for you to pay the debt. Hopefully the surviving spouse has no connection to it (not even an authorized user of the account). Just send a copy of the death certificate, they have to write it off. They will tell you that you have to pay it, and they may come after his assets (a car he owns or something that is in his name only). You will want to contact a credit councelor - most will give free advice. If the married couple resided in a community property state the surviving spouse in most instances is responsible for all debts incurred in the marriage even if they were not a joint account holder. The exception would be the CP state of Wisconsin which treats marital debts differently when it pertains to the death of a spouse.
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Will your family have to pay your visa bill after you pass on?
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