Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
credit cards
who has to pay off credit cards after the death of astep parent. mother is already deceased
Asked on 10/19/07, 6:49 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc
Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.
Re: credit cards
The deceaseds assets must be used to pay the debts, before the heirs can get anything.
Answered on 10/20/07, 2:02 pm
Nancy Fioritto Patete
Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.
Re: credit cards
The estate of the deceased person. Often, where there are debts at death, the administrator of the estate may be able to negotiate with the credit card companies. Give it a try.
Answered on 10/24/07, 8:16 am