If the couple resided in a community property state at the time of the account holder's death the surviving spouse is responsible for repayment of the debt owed. If the couple did not reside in a CP state the debt will be included in probate procedure and handled according to the state's laws of distribution of an estate.
Yes
yes only if married at the time or unless if their credit cards no
I live in Illinois and when my spouse passed away 7/31/08 I was not responsible. I just called them showed them the death certificate and had them pick it up.
depending on who was using the card, that's who's fault it would be... I'm going to assume since it was your spouse's credit card, that your spouse is then responsible for it.
If the two of you are married, I believe you are responsible.
Yes
yes only if married at the time or unless if their credit cards no
I live in Illinois and when my spouse passed away 7/31/08 I was not responsible. I just called them showed them the death certificate and had them pick it up.
The deceased's estate is going to be responsible. The spouse can be held as a beneficiary of the costs and by inheriting less from the estate.
depending on who was using the card, that's who's fault it would be... I'm going to assume since it was your spouse's credit card, that your spouse is then responsible for it.
The spouse is not responsible and should not have this on her credit. But the estate of the deceased will still be responsible for the debt.
The estate of the credit card holder. If the surviving spouse was an approved user, or co-signee they would also be responsible.
Half and half.
Debts of the spouse are considered to have benefited both of them. He can be held responsible for the debts.
No, the spouse is not responsible. However it does come out there assets left behind.
If the two of you are married, I believe you are responsible.
The estate will normally be responsible. The spouse will indirectly pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.