Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

widow's liability for spouse's c. c. debt

I am the surviving widow of a 100% serviced connected veteran.

My deceased husband died while in debt to 2 credit cards that were in his name only. The combined debt is approximately $6,000.

I am surviving on social security and my husbands reduced VA pension. I am currently in a negative cash flow situation.

Two debt collectors are threatening me with litigation if I do not pay my husbands debt.

I was under the understanding that I was not liable for debt not incurred by my person upon my spouse�s death. In addition my husband died while in personal debt.

Thank you in advance for any information you could provide me in this very stressful time.


Asked on 6/29/06, 10:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: widow's liability for spouse's c. c. debt

you are not personally responsible for his debt. His estate, if any, is.

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Answered on 6/29/06, 10:36 am


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