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.
Their closest relative probably
When someone passes away, their old passports should be returned to the government for cancellation to prevent misuse.
My husband has termial cancer and I was wondering when he passes will I be responible for any credit card debts he has and any of his medical bills? We live in the state of Ohio.
When someone passes away, the term "estate" refers to all the assets and liabilities they leave behind, including property, money, and possessions.
a capital gift.
Maybe. In some community property states a surviving spouse is responsible for all the debts that were incurred during the marriage even if he or she did not hold the account.
Sometimes family members turn into freaks or act differently when someone in the family passes away because they are grieving and overcome with emotion.
No! They have graduated to War Hero
The estate is responsible for his debts. In most cases this will mean that the credit cards will have to be paid off before the spouse or children can inherit any money. If the wife is also listed on the credit card, she will be liable along with the estate for paying it off. This question is best posed to an attorney familar with California estate law and this mans' will.
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. Someone will open an estate in order to settle the debts.
No. Authorized users are NOT responsible for credit card debt, regardless of the state of residency.
This question is not an issue dealing with credit. Rather it needs to be addressed to an attorney familar with inheritance laws and may vary depending on state. Try the message boards at www.prairielaw.com