Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Utah

My husband passed away recently. He had two credit cards in his name. Am i responsible for those debts? Can they put a lien on anything with my name on it?


Asked on 1/15/11, 12:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

You are not responsible for his debts unless you co-signed or guaranteed them. They cannot file a lien on your property. Send them a copy of the death certificate.

However, if your brother left any assets, those assets should be used to pay his debts.

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Answered on 1/20/11, 3:09 pm


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