Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri
Credit Card Debt
My spouse has accumulated a large credit card debt in his name only and he is in his late 60's. We have a pre-nuptial agreement but credit card debt was not addressed in it.
When he dies, am I responsible for those debts?
Asked on 9/21/05, 3:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack
Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law
Re: Credit Card Debt
No. But, if he leaves an estate, the creditors can file claims which may be paid out of any assets in the estate. I advise my clients who are in these situations to simply write "Deceased" on any such bills that come after the legally responible partner dies and "Return to Sender". If a collector contacts you in that situation, you may certainly tell them that you are not responsible for the debt and that you'd appreciate no further calls.
Answered on 9/22/05, 12:19 am
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