Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
my father passed last night he has some credit card debit in his name only does my mother have to pay the debit owed?
2 Answers from Attorneys
The answer requires information not in your post. The answer may be yes, and may be no. If you're in metro Atlanta, feel free to contact my office for an appointment.
Oftentimes, credit card companies attempt to guilt the loved ones of decedents into paying their oustanding debts. Your mother should see a probate attorney to discuss his estate and her rights for a year's support (among other things). If your father's estate has sufficient assets, the credit card balance might come out of his estate. There are several questions that must be answered before the credit card companies can receive any money.
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