Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Credit Card responsibility

Last year my wife passed away. She has a credit card in her name only. I have been making payments on the card, but, since this an unsecured debt, am I liable, or can I tell the credit card company that she is deceased and to close the account?


Asked on 8/28/03, 4:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Credit Card responsibility

If the purchase was for household necessarys you are responsible. Otherwise, her estate, if any, is responsible, not you.

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Answered on 8/28/03, 5:05 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Credit Card responsibility

If you have not used the card since your wife's death, then her estate is responsible.

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Answered on 8/28/03, 8:42 pm


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