Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
credit card debt postmortem
My father has credit cards in his name only. After his death will my mother be responsibility for this debt?
Asked on 6/30/08, 4:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth
MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation
Re: credit card debt postmortem
I depends upon whether the debts incurred were for the "common necessities of life." A spouse has an obligation of support to another spouse and is liable for those types of expenses even without a signed agreement.
Answered on 7/05/08, 3:46 pm
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