Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Paying bills after Husband Dies
My Husband died and he had a store credit card in his name only. Do I have to pay this bill off?
Asked on 6/22/09, 11:48 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz
Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law
Re: Paying bills after Husband Dies
It depends on whether there were any assets solely in the name of your husband. If there were then you need to go through probate and this debt will need to be satisfied out of the probate assets.
Answered on 6/22/09, 1:19 pm