Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
are the children responible for the credit card or medical bills of a parent that just passed away?
Asked on 11/11/09, 10:03 am
4 Answers from Attorneys
Marc J. Soss
Marc J. Soss, Esquire
Not at all. If there are insufficient estate assets the creditors do not get paid in full.
Answered on 11/16/09, 10:14 am
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
No, unless they signed the agreement for the card, making them liable too.
Answered on 11/16/09, 11:49 am
Lesly Longa
Longa Law P.A.
Not unless they are also on the card or personally guaranteed it.
Answered on 11/16/09, 11:57 am