Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

liability in new york for deceased spouse debt

In new york Is a spouse liable for a deceased spouse credit card debt


Asked on 9/25/07, 10:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: liability in new york for deceased spouse debt

If credit card is solely in the deceased spouse name the surviving spouse is not liable.

An exception could be if the debt involved "necessaries" of the deceased spouse such as medical care, medicines, hospitals, etc. but even then they would have to bring a legal claim.

Inform the credit card co. that the debtor is deceased and spouse will not agree to pay the debt and to stop contacting her/him.

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Answered on 9/26/07, 11:41 am


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