Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
credit card debit of a deceased
My mother passed away with over $40,000 in credit card debit.She is Survived by her husband, my father. Most of these bills are in my mothers name. Is my father responsible for my mothers debit?
Thank you
Asked on 12/02/02, 6:26 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: credit card debit of a deceased
No, but her Estate is liable for those debts. I need more facts to explain what the Estate would have to pay and if any Estate would have to be filed in the Probate court i.e assets, debts, how assets are titled, survivors, etc.
Answered on 12/03/02, 5:56 am
Alexander M. Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.
Re: credit card debit of a deceased
Unless your father agreed to be responsible for her debt, he is not. Your mother's estate is.
Answered on 12/04/02, 1:16 pm
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: credit card debit of a deceased
No, but her estate is.
Answered on 12/03/02, 12:35 am