Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

On a joint checking account with person that is deceased. Two years later someone got ahold of some checks and made purchases. When became aware, notified bank, who stopped payment and also closed account. Filed police reports which is under investigation. Now receiving collection notice from one of the companies that had taken the fraudulent checks demanding payment plus bounced check charges. Am I responsible for these debts?


Asked on 8/27/14, 6:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

You are not responsible fur forged checks, especially if they sign in decedent's name. . Send the collection agency a copy of the Police report.

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Answered on 8/27/14, 9:19 am


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