Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Spouse accrued debt and is dying

Spouse accrued $5400 credit card debt solely in his name and is currently dying from cancer. Only asset is a house titled in both spouses' names. Can creditors claim against the house once husband has died? Thank you for your time.


Asked on 8/29/06, 2:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald Hershenson Law Office of Gerald M. Hershenson

Re: Spouse accrued debt and is dying

On its face the creditors could not enforce their claim against your assets. The debt is your husband's and is not a lien against joint assets. That being said if the creditors can argue that the some of the debt was for necessary items, you could be responsible. I suggest you consult with legal counsel. Gerald Hershenson Esq.

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Answered on 8/29/06, 4:24 pm


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