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?
2 Answers from Attorneys
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.