Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Decessed accounts
What happens to dept due to credit card companies if the card holder dies and has no next of kin and is from another country. Also, his auto loan and bank account.
Asked on 11/14/08, 1:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Diane Downs
DMD Law, P.A.
Re: Decessed accounts
His estate will have to be probated here in Florida if he was a resident of Florida. If he left a will, his possessions will pass accordingly. If not, they will pass according to state statute. His creditors will have to put a claim on the estate.
Answered on 11/16/08, 10:37 am