Generally speaking, if your mother was the sole owner and user of the credit cards then you should notify the companies of her death. If she had no assets there is no estate and they are out of luck. However, her creditors may hire a local person to do an asset check. If they find any assets they will go after them.
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.
No, the spouse is not responsible. However it does come out there assets left behind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your mother's estate is responsible for her debts. The debts must be paid off before any money can go to the heirs. However, if she had more debts than assets, the heirs are not responsible for the difference.
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.
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.
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.
The estate is responsible for the decedent's credit card debt.