Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

credit card debt

Suppose my spouse dies and has a credit card debt in his name only, will I as his wife have to pay his debt?


Asked on 2/25/09, 12:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: credit card debt

If you are not a signatory on the account and haven't used the card, you aren't responsible for the debt. However, the credit card company could file a claim if you open an estate to probate your husband's assets. Only assets in his name alone that are not in retirement accounts need to be probated.

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Answered on 2/25/09, 9:26 am


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