Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

credit card debt

if someone dies with no assets but much credit card debt,could heirs be responsible?


Asked on 9/23/07, 7:32 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: credit card debt

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No. Only the estate of the decedent is responsible which means the creditors can force the assets of the deceased to be used to pay any debts. No heirs are responsible from their own funds.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/23/07, 10:50 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: credit card debt

no

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Answered on 9/23/07, 9:18 pm


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