Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania
Am I legally responsible for my deceased wifes credit card in her name?
I received a call offering a reduced settlement after I notified of death.
It was a collection agency but I beieved it was barckleys bank.
When I CALLED BACK the agency said the account went back to the bank.
Taalked to bank said accouunt not available for a reduction.
Amount $1500 was offered $1000.
Asked on 9/16/09, 4:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson
John W. Gibson, Esquire
If you did not sign for the credit card you are not liable. Her estate may be liable, though.
Answered on 9/28/09, 2:14 pm