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In most cases the debts of the deceased, including credit cards, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.

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Q: Credit card debt in California when spouse dies?
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Who is responsible for a deceased person credit card debt in California?

California is a community property state, therefore if there is a surviving spouse he or she is responsible for all outstanding debt including credit card accounts even if the decedent was a sole account holder. If there is not a surviving spouse the credit card debt will become a part of the probate procedure and will be handled according to the state laws of distribution of an estate.


In Ohio is the spouse responsible for the other spouse credit card debt?

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In New Jersey is a spouse responsible for the credit card debt of her husband if the credit card is solely in his name?

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Does interest accrue on credit card debt after card holder is deceased?

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In Texas Is a spouse responsible for the ex-spouse credit card debt?

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If surviving spouse is insolvent is she responsible for credit card debt in Arizona a communty property state if her name was not on credit card and she never used credit card?

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In Canadian Law am I responsible for my spouse's credit card debt?

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