Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

You should call the credit card co. and inform them of your mothers passing.

You do not advise whether your Mom had any assets in her own name at her death. If you are asking if you are personally responsible for her debts, you are not. If there are assets in Mom's name then depending on the total amount you either have to open an estate or complete a small estate affidavit. You may be able to obtain that form from the local court clerk's offcie