Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

Credit debt

Is the surviving spouse responsible for credit card debts incurred by the other in the event of his/her death?


Asked on 10/11/08, 7:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: Credit debt

No. These are payable only from the estate, unless the other spouse co-signed (if the surviving spouse was an authorized user, s/he may be liable for his/her charges, depending on the card agreement).

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Answered on 10/11/08, 9:07 am


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