Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Can you negotiate debt at parent's death?

My father passed away a year ago. My question is: My mother also just passed two months ago. She left credit card debt and not a lot in the estate. Is it possible to negotiate debt with credit card companies? Or what little that is left go to them instead of inheritance?


Asked on 9/26/08, 12:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Roemer Robert Roemer

Re: Can you negotiate debt at parent's death?

Definitely try to negotiate with the credit card companies

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Answered on 9/27/08, 11:44 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: Can you negotiate debt at parent's death?

Negotiations are always possible, and the indebtedness to the credit card is a claim against inheritance.

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Answered on 9/26/08, 12:05 pm


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