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Is a widow obligated to pay for her deceased husband's credit cards even though she is not on the credit cards in Arizona?
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Money that goes to his estate needs to pay off the account.
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Can a surviving spouse use her deceased husbands credit card?
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.
What happens to husbands credit card debt if he dies?
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.
Are you liable for your husbands credit card?
Yes, you are liable for your husbands credit card.
In Massachusetts is a surviving spouse responsible for deceased husbands credit card debt?
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.
Who is responsible for a deceased person's credit card debt if they left no money and they were single?
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
Do you get a copy of your credit report if is run by a lender?
They are not obligated to give you a copy of a credit report.
Can life insurance benefits be seized to pay credit card debts of the deceased?
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.
What if person uses deceased persons credit cards?
The use of a deceased person's credit card would constitute credit card fraud. Unlawful use of a credit card is a criminal offense.
When was Arizona Federal Credit Union created?
Arizona Federal Credit Union was created in 1936.
Can a spouse continue to use a credit card of deceased husband?
No. She must get a credit card in her own name since the guarantor on the account is deceased.
What are the most common credit obligations?
All purchases made with credit cards become credit obligations, in the sense that you are legally obligated to pay for the items you buy on credit. Most home buyers also require a loan to buy a house, and they are obligated to make payments on that loan. Student loans are also very common. People finance their higher education on credit, and they are obligated to make payments on those loans.
How do you go about cancelling a deceased persons credit cards?
A good place to start would be to contact the credit reporting agencies and request a copy of the deceased's credit report to notify the creditors.
