Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
credit cards
if my husband passes away before I do and we both have our own credit cards, am I responsible for his debts?
Asked on 6/28/08, 11:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Mccoy
Law Office Of Robert McCoy
Re: credit cards
Maybe. A creditor would have to file a probate action, not an inexpensive avenue. Unless your husband owed a large amount of money to one creditor, it is unlikely that any creditor will file a probate.
Answered on 6/29/08, 4:33 pm