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Only if she is also on the account. If not, then absolutely not. You can get yourself in a heap of trouble by using the credit card of a deceased person. You must notify the credit card company of the death and close that account.
Money that goes to his estate needs to pay off the account.
The deceased's estate is going to be responsible. The spouse can be held as a beneficiary of the costs and by inheriting less from the estate.
Yes, you are liable for your husbands credit card.
Indirectly. The estate of the deceased husband is responsible for resolving all of his debts. Since the widow is going to be the primary beneficiary of the estate, she will inherit less because the estate has to pay the debt.
no one is respondsible- they can ask relitives and friends but no one is obligated to pay the debts unless they are on a loan that has been co-signed
If your name is on the account you have to pay. If not, you need to send a copy of the Death Certificate.
Not unless they co-signed for the loans or credit cards. The estate is responsible for the debts.
They are not obligated to give you a copy of a credit report.
Creditors can attach any assets of the deceased to make sure they are paid. If the debt is legitimate, the estate is obligated to pay. Credit card debts are among the most easily documented debts so it's doubtful that you can prove that the debt is not legitimate. * If the policy names a beneficiary the death benefits are not subject to probate procedures nor can they be attached by creditors for debts owed by the deceased.
In California, credit card debt does not automatically pass to a deceased person's heirs. The deceased person's estate is responsible for paying off any debts, including credit card debt. If the estate does not have enough assets to cover the debt, creditors typically cannot go after the deceased person's family members. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional for specific advice on handling credit card debt in an estate in California.
The use of a deceased person's credit card would constitute credit card fraud. Unlawful use of a credit card is a criminal offense.