Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania
liability of surviving spouse
am i liable for credit card debt of deceased spouse if card was only in the deceased name?
Asked on 3/21/09, 4:47 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Solomon Weinstein
Solomon Weinstein, Esquire
Re: liability of surviving spouse
assuming the debt or card was just in your wife's name you would not be responsible. Her estate would be responsible meaning any assets she had when she died in her name alone or as tenants in common.
Answered on 3/22/09, 9:28 am
Greg Artim
Morrow & Artim, P.C.
Re: liability of surviving spouse
No, but the estate, if one is opened, would be responsible.
Answered on 3/21/09, 6:10 pm
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