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Mother has passed she was on a fixed income She had a credit card from a Dept Store Who is liable for this account?
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∙ 18y ago
If your mother had a Will and owned a house or property (even a car) then this is considered an Estate and would have to go into Probate. Probate makes sure all creditors, taxes, etc., are paid before any monies or property is distributed to an heir or heirs.
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Is an additional credit card holder liable for the whole debt on the credit card account?
ia an additional credit card holder liable for the whole debt of the credit card account
Would my mother's children be liable for any credit card debt she had at the time of her death?
Your mother's estate is responsible for her credit card debt.
What if the signature on a joint credit card account was forged?
If you can show it was forged and you did not use the account then you are probably not liable. You should discuss this with a local attorney.
What are the responsibilities of credit card debt for unmarried couple break up?
The name on the account. If both names are on the account, both are fully liable for the debt.
What does it mean to be a co-signer on a credit account?
It mean - BOTH people who sign the agreement are liable for the balance owing.
Are you liable for your husbands credit card?
Yes, you are liable for your husbands credit card.
I filed bankruptcy for my credit cards my wife has her own credit cards in her name am I obligated to pay her credit cards also when we get a divorce?
If your name is not on the account, and the account is not considered a "joint account" by the credit card company, then you should not be held liable for any debt on your wife's credit cards.
Can I be held liable for an account my spouse opened in my name?
Yes, in many cases you can be held liable for debts incurred on an account your spouse opened in your name, especially if it is a joint account. It's important to address the issue as soon as possible to minimize any potential negative impact on your credit.
Do they take the mother's income into factor when deciding how much the father has to pay?
Generally no. Parents are jointly liable for their children - i.e., one parent's income doesn't excuse the other parent.
Am i responsible for my spouse's credit card debt after they die in the state of Ohio?
Only in certain instances. If your name on the credit card debt? For instance, is it a joint account? If so, you are liable for it. If not, you are not legally liable for it. Some sneaky collection agencies will try to tell you that you are liable when you are not. This is illegal. Learn your rights against collection agencies by reading up on the FDCPA.
When filing Ch 7 what do you do about a credit card a family member got you on her account?
Nothing, other than your obligation to repay the person. Credit card debt belongs to the person who has the account. Authorized users and second card holders are not liable for the debt other than to the account holder.
Can credit report information be changed if someone else admits by affidavit that they are 100 percent at fault for the late payments?
There is a big difference between being responsible for something and being legally liable for it. As far as the credit bureaus are concerned, if the ACCOUNT is yours, it doesn't matter who made the late payments. You, as the account holder, are liable. The information is correctly reported against you.
