Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts
widower
my mother passed away 5 years ago and the credit companies are still sending bills even after they get sent back to sender written deceased on the front. Is my father responsible for the payment of these bills?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: widower
It depends upon what the bills were for; if they were for necessities, yes; if not,no;)
Re: widower
I am sorry for your loss of your Mother.
Your father should retain an attorney to be certain that neither he nor your Mother's estate remain liable to these creditors. Once that is determined, a letter from an attorney may resolve the matter. Good Luck!
Re: widower
You should contact a lawyer immediately.
Assuming that your father was not an authorized user on the account, and that purchases were not made on his behalf for 'necessaries' like food, shelter and clothing, he is not responsible. As far as collecting from your mother's estate, they have absolutely no legal right at this point to do so.
It may simply take a letter from an attorney to make the collection efforts stop. Don't hesitate to get in touch with my office if you would like to discuss this matter further.
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