Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Credit Debt transferred to surviving spouse

My wife recently died at 66 years. She had several credit cards initiated by her only and in her name only. Total credit currently less than $3,000.00. Am I as her legal surviving spouse responsible by law to pay off these debts? Thank you


Asked on 4/21/03, 12:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Credit Debt transferred to surviving spouse

The estate, if it has non-exempt assets, is responsible for payment.

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Answered on 4/21/03, 2:15 pm


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