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Credit cards are the responsibility of the estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

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Q: Who is responsible for credit card debt when a person dies?
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Who is responsible for a deceased person credit card debt in North Carolina?

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Does a person have to declare financial details to a bank in connection with a credit card debt in a partner's name only?

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