Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

deceased's credit card debt

My husband recently passed away and had a credit card in his name only. While he was alive I could not talk or do anything with the credit card but now that he is deceased they want me to pay for this debt. Am I legally responsible for this debt since my name was not on the account?


Asked on 3/03/07, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: deceased's credit card debt

No, you ae not liable unless possibly the credit card expense was for medical treatment of your spouse. Tell whoever is trying to collect from you that they are violating the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and you will hire an attorney to sue them unless they leave you alone.

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Answered on 3/03/07, 7:17 pm


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