Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Louisiana

Can my husband (an authorized user) be held responsible to pay his deceased father's credit card bill even though my husband has NEVER charged or used the card? My father-in-law lived in LA and we live in NC. Upon his death, the credit card company changed the card from my father-in-law name to my husband's name.


Asked on 1/11/11, 2:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

The only possible way this may have happened is if the heir accepted the estate without an accounting. An accounting notifies the heir(s) of any outstanding debts they may assume with any assets if accepted. If accepted without an accounting, the heir assumes debts also.

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Answered on 1/16/11, 7:45 am


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