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Will wife have to pay credit card bill in death if no estate if not in her name?
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∙ 14y ago
The estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. Send a copy of the death certificate in with the bill to notify the creditor of the death.
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Can credit card companies force heirs to sell real estate after a death?
If the credit card company has filed a claim against the estate the debt must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. In any estate the debts must be paid first. The heirs get any assets that are left after the payment of debts. If the estate doesn't pay the bill the creditor can force the sale of the real estate to collect the debt. If the property is the only asset and the heirs want to keep it then the heirs must pay the credit card bill.
Who is responsible for credit card debt when there is no estate?
Generally a person's estate is responsible for the decedent's debts. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck. They should be notified of the death.
Can a credit card company force an estate to sell a home to pay their bill?
No, credit companies cannot force anyone to sell anything to pay them.
Can you pay your credit card bill by another credit card?
Yes you can pay your credit card bill by another credit card. It is called balance transfers, you can transfer the balance of another credit card that has a high interest to a credit card that has a low interest. Hopefully this answers your question.
Who is resposible for credit card debt if there is no estate?
The estate is responsible for the sole debts of the decedent. If there is no estate then the creditors are out of luck.
Who pays credit card bill upon death?
your estate.
Will you have to pay wifes credit card bill after death?
Only if your were a co-applicant. If not, your wife's estate is responsible for paying the debt. If she has no estate, send the credit card company a copy of the death certificate and let them know that there will be no estate set up.
If a person has no estate at the time of death who would be responsible for his credit card debt?
Currently I am dealing with estate issues and credit card debts. I am not a lawyer but after talking to many professionals, it seems to me that if their is no estate and no joint credit card holders then the card company will have to write it off.....
Can credit card companies force heirs to sell real estate after a death?
If the credit card company has filed a claim against the estate the debt must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. In any estate the debts must be paid first. The heirs get any assets that are left after the payment of debts. If the estate doesn't pay the bill the creditor can force the sale of the real estate to collect the debt. If the property is the only asset and the heirs want to keep it then the heirs must pay the credit card bill.
Who is responsible for your credit card debt after your death in Mississippi?
The estate is responsible for the credit card debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, they may not get paid.
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.
Who's responsible for credit card debt after the card holder dies?
The estate covers the bill. If the spouse is still alive, he/she will probably have to cover the bill with the proceeds of the estate. If there aren't enough assets to cover the debt, and the credit account was not joint with anyone else, the credit card company will have to pay it out of their own pocket. Credit card companies cannot force the family to pay the debt. == ==
Who is responsible for credit card debt when there is no estate?
Generally a person's estate is responsible for the decedent's debts. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck. They should be notified of the death.
Who is responsible for Spouse credit card after death?
The estate of the credit card holder. If the surviving spouse was an approved user, or co-signee they would also be responsible.
Who pays in New York my deceased sons credit card bill?
Send them a copy of the death certificate letting them know that there will be no estate set up and consider it a closed matter.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in Georgia?
In Georgia it will be the responsibility of the estate. No will is necessary to open an estate. Before anything in the estate can be distributed, the debts have to be cleared.
Is a wife responsible for husbands credit card debt after his death with no estate or will?
If the card is in his name, only, there may be an out. You will need to get legal help.
