Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Husband passed away
My husaband has three credit cards in his name only and I wanted to know if I have to pay his credit cards now that he passed away? Do I just send them the death certificate?
Asked on 1/20/08, 5:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: Husband passed away
Yes, go ahead and send the death certificate. If your husband was insolvent when he passed, tell the credit card company, they will likey go away.
Answered on 1/26/08, 12:59 pm
Mitchell Roth
MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation
Re: Husband passed away
Well, technically it depends. If he used his credit cards to pay for common necessaries of life, then the Community is responsible. Otherwise not, unless the credit was applied for and accepted jointly.
Try the latter approach and see what happens.
I'm sorry about your husband's passing.
Answered on 1/20/08, 6:38 pm
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