Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

my brother passed away recently, he had no will, was unemployed for 8 months and didn't own a house or car, am I responsible for his credit card debt?


Asked on 11/25/13, 11:22 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Guy Lewit Guy Mitchell Lewit, Esq.

nope.

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Answered on 11/25/13, 11:54 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

No. His estate, if any, is.

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Answered on 11/25/13, 11:54 am

Unless you were a co-signor or guaranteed the debt you aren't liable. There is a chance of indirect liability if you are a beneficiary of the estate but not directly liable so as to say.

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Answered on 11/26/13, 7:47 am


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