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If a person dies and owes money on credit cards, the person who issued the credit cards loses. The merchant still gets his money. (The credit card companies make money by charging merchants a small fee on each transaction. They make interest. They lose money on deadbeats and deaths.)
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Who is responsible for outstanding credit card debt if bank cancels your credit card?
You are because you incurred the debt.
Does your credit card debt die with you?
No, it does not really die with the individual, but it could. The estate is responsible for settling any debts of the deceased. If the assets of the estate aren't enough to cover them, the debt will be discharged.
Who is responsible for a dependent's credit card debt?
The dependent's estate is required to resolve all debts. If there are co-signers on the credit card, they may be held accountable. If there are not enough assets to pay off the debts, they are not resolved.
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.
If a parent owes credit card debt are the children responsible after the parent is deceased?
If they are not an account holder they are not responsible for the debt. All debts and assets and wills are handled in accordance with the state probate laws in which the deceased lived and/or owned property.
Are you responsible for your deceased parent's credit card debt?
If the estate has any assets, the estate should pay for the debt before anything is passed on to the heirs. If there are no assets the credit card company will just have to write it off. You are not held responsible unless you co-signed for the card.
In the U.K.your husband has passed away are you responsible for paying his credit card debt if his name is the only one on his credit card account?
The "you" who would be responsible for his credit card debt would be the benefactors of his estate. In most states, that automatically goes to the wife. I would check with an attorney before liquidating any assets to pay the debt.
Who is responsible for a deceased person credit card debt in North Carolina?
The estate is responsible for the decedent's credit card debt.
In Pennsylvania is the surviving spouse responsible for the deceased spouse's medical and credit card debt?
No, the spouse is not responsible. However it does come out there assets left behind.
Is an authorized credit card user responsible for credit card debt if the primary card holder declares bankruptcy?
No. The card holder is responsible for all debt on the credit they extended to him. (You may be responsible to the credit card holder for the debt he incurred for you, if that was your agreement).
Who is responsible for outstanding credit card debt if bank cancels your credit card?
You are because you incurred the debt.
Who is responsible for debt if a bank cancels a credit card?
The person who carried the card is still responsible for the debt.
Who is responsible for credit card dept after cardholder dies?
If you are not a joint account holder you are not responsible for the debt. The debt will be included in any probate hearings. The court will then decide which debts (if any) are paid out of the estate assets.
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.
Are you responsible for your dead spouses credit card debt if you own a house together?
Your dead spouse's estate is responsible for the credit card debt. In practice, this may amount to "you are responsible for it."
Who's responsible for credit card debt after the card holder dies?
The estate covers the bill. If the spouse is still alive, he/she will probably have to cover the bill with the proceeds of the estate. If there aren't enough assets to cover the debt, and the credit account was not joint with anyone else, the credit card company will have to pay it out of their own pocket. Credit card companies cannot force the family to pay the debt. == ==
