Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
if a parent dies with credit card debt-is the child resposible to pay it
Asked on 5/03/10, 11:29 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
No, the estate is responsible.
Answered on 5/08/10, 12:02 pm
Lesly Longa
Longa Law P.A.
Not unless the child was also on the credit card. If it was in the parent's name alone, then no. It will come out of the estate of the deceased parent.
Answered on 5/10/10, 7:01 am
Only those names on the promissory note are liable. Otherwise the credit card would need to collect from the estate during the probate process.
Douglas R. Coenson, Esq.
(561) 315-2120
Jupiter, FL
Answered on 5/10/10, 2:51 pm