When a relative dies and you are an authorized user on one of her credit card accounts and were issued a card in your name are you responsible for paying off the debt?

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You may be. Check with an attorney to find out your obligation. You would certainly be responsible for any purchases after the relative died and that might be used as precident to determine if you're responsible for other debt as well.

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