Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

My husband passed away recently. Before we got married he acquired a private loan through Sallie Mae. Do I need to need to pay the loan off even if I am not in the account and he got it before we got married? Thank you for any advice.


Asked on 3/31/14, 9:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Jordan Jordan Law Office

I am sorry for your loss.

The debt is clearly your husband's separate property and his separate property estate is liable for payment. Unfortunately, after his separate property is exhausted, the creditor can attempt to collect against his portion of any community property. I would expect Sallie Mae to be aggressive so I would be prepared for them by consulting with consumer law or bankruptcy attorney in your area.

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Answered on 3/31/14, 9:53 am


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