Maryland is not a community property state, therefore the surviving spouse is not responsible for repayment of debt that was solely incurred by the deceased. The debts will become a part of the deceased's estate and will be handled according to state probate laws.
Only if the couple resided in a community property state at the time of death.
No one. The family is not responsible for the debt. Credit cards want people to think they are, but it is volunteer to pay/assume the debt of the person who passed away.
Debts of the spouse are considered to have benefited both of them. He can be held responsible for the debts.
It would depend on the age of the child.
it was a law mandating religious tolerance for Christians. it was passed in the colony of Maryland in 1649
Yes. When an account is jointly held, all parties are equally responsible for the entire amount owed.
Maryland Toleration Act
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.
I live in California, and my grandmother passed away and I contacted the credit card companies, told them she died, sent a death certificate, and they took care of the debt.
The responsibility for your grandmother's credit card debt typically falls on her estate after she passes away. If there are insufficient funds in the estate to cover the debt, the creditors may not be able to collect. It's advised to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific implications in this situation.
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.
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