Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Responsibility for deceased spouse's credit cards debt

My husband died suddenly. Leaving about $5000 in credit card debt. Do I have to pay my deceased spouse's credit card debt, if there is no money in his estate and I do not have the money to pay it?


Asked on 7/05/06, 3:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

Re: Responsibility for deceased spouse's credit cards debt

If you were jointly responsible for the debt, then you are liable for the debt. If debt was in his name alone, then you are not liable for the debt.

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Answered on 7/05/06, 3:53 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Responsibility for deceased spouse's credit cards debt

No you need not. The estate, to the extent funds may be available, is responsible to pay.

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Answered on 7/05/06, 6:15 pm


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