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.

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Answered on 2/15/12, 5:33 am


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