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If a man passes away and leaves credit card debts soley in his name can his wife be held responsible for the debts?
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∙ 11y ago
Unfortunately yes. It's the same in Canada. Even though he may have the credit cards and she didn't, any debts he incurs are her responsibility. There is a loop hole though (I found it when I got a divorce from my first husband.) When you owe money to any company, be it a credit card company or not, these companies will often take full advantage of hounding the wife in hopes of scaring her. Since I didn't sign any agreement with the credit card company and a car shop, they legally could not hold me responsible, but I had to go to a lawyer to beat it. I suggest she seek legal council. Hopefully he has left her with stocks/bonds/bank accounts and she will get Widow's Pensions, etc. If he has served in ANY armed forced she is entitled to those benefits as well. these debts and she is left with personal loans or a mortgage on the house she will have to continue on with those payments, and if she can't afford it she does have the option of selling or perhaps renting the house out to pay off the mortgage.
Good luckMarcy
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Is the husband respoNsible for spouse credit card debt if the spouse has passed away?
Debts of the spouse are considered to have benefited both of them. He can be held responsible for the debts.
Will you be responsible for your dead husband's credit card debts that he had before you married?
No.
Is the next of kin responsible for a father's credit card debts?
Absolutely not.
Is spouse always responsible for deceased debts if they are not on the credit card application?
no
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in Michigan?
The estate of the deceased is responsible in Michigan. The executor is responsible for listing all assets and debts. The debts are paid and anything left is distributed.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in Indiana?
The estate of the deceased is responsible in Indiana. The executor is responsible for listing all assets and debts. The debts are paid and anything left is distributed.
Who is responsible for your credit card debt after your death in Mississippi?
The estate is responsible for the credit card debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, they may not get paid.
Who is responsible when your spouse uses your credit card and leaves you with the debt?
You are, I'm afraid. Your credit card is a binding contract that makes you responsible for all debts incurred. It is your responsibility to collect from anyone that you allow to use your card. If the use was without your consent, then it gets a lot more complicated.
Would your spouse be responsible for your business credit card debt if you were to die if she is not an account holder?
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.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in washington state?
The estate of the deceased is responsible in Washington. The executor is responsible for listing all assets and debts. The debts are paid and anything left is distributed.
In the state of Ohio is a spouse responsible for medical bills or credit card debt after the spouse has passed away?
My husband has termial cancer and I was wondering when he passes will I be responible for any credit card debts he has and any of his medical bills? We live in the state of Ohio.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after the death of a parent in the state of Wisconsin?
The estate is responsible for credit card debts and all other debts. One of the primary reasons someone should open an estate is to resolve debts. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
