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As long as the couple did not reside in a community property state and the spouse was not a joint account holder the spouse is not responsible. However depending on the probate laws of the resident state, a portion of the deceased's estate may be used to pay outstanding debt(s).

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In Alabama is a surviving spouse responsible for the credit card debt of their deceased spouse?

Alabama is not a community property state, the surviving spouse is not responsible for creditor debt unless he or she was a joint account holder.


Would your spouse be responsible for your business credit card debt if you were to die if she is not an account holder?

Your estate is responsible for your debts. If the business is owned by the deceased, the business is responsible. A spouse is not responsible, but the amount they inherit will be affected by the debts.


Is a spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's car lease if it is in his name only?

A spouse is almost never responsible for the expenses of a deceased spouse. However, if the deceased spouse had money and there will be probate, someone may make a claim against the deceased spouse's money in probate court.


Does a spouse have to pay back a loan of a deceased spouse if they are not a joint holder of the loan?

Depends on the state you live in. * If the married couple resided in a community property state the surviving spouse might be held accountable for the debt even though the loan was only in the name of the deceased spouse. In all other states the surviving spouse is not responsible for debt that is incurred solely by a living or deceased spouse.


Does a spouse have to pay a credit card that is only in the deceased spouse's name in Michigan?

In Michigan, generally, a spouse is not personally responsible for credit card debt solely in the deceased spouse's name. However, the estate of the deceased may be liable for the debt if there are sufficient assets. If the surviving spouse was a joint account holder or had co-signed for the credit card, they could be held responsible. It's advisable for the surviving spouse to consult with a legal professional regarding the specific circumstances.


Is a surviving spouse in Pennsylvania responsible for repayment of a credit card debt when his deceased wife was the authorized user on an account that was held by her deceased mother?

No. Only the account holder is responsible for repayment of debt incurred on a credit card. An authorized user is not responsible for repayment, but in this case if the now deceased AU continued to use the account after the death of her mother (the account holder), the AU's estate might be responsible for any charges made under such circumstances. In any event, the surviving spouse is NOT responsible to repay the CC debt.


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What does the surviving spouse do about the deceased spouse's credit card debt in Florida?

California is a community property state, the debts of the deceased should be included in the probate procedure. Usually in California the surviving spouse is responsible for all debts incurred during the marriage even though he or she was not the named account holder.