Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona
financial responsibility of recent widower
Can a recent widower be held financially respnsible for credit card balances of the deceased spouse and the accounts were only in the name of the deceased?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: financial responsibility of recent widower
More facts need to be known. Arizona is a community property state, but usually relief can be had for the spouse through an atorney in my experience. See an estate attorney for a complete review of all facts and legal advice.
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James D. Jenkins