Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
If a father and son have a joint credit card and both die, are the surviving spouses liable for the debt?
Asked on 2/14/12, 7:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
Generally no, unless a surviving spouse uses the card or signs the application.
There is an exception for debts incurred to purchase "necessaries" - food, clothing, shelter, etc.
Answered on 2/15/12, 5:33 am