Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Alabama

I have a 91 year old aunt with Alzheimers. Her son, who was her caregiver, passed away. I discovered he had opened a credit card account in her name, and she owes over $16000.00. The company said she was responsible for the bill. She only has Social Security and a small pension from a textile mill. Is ther anything we can do to eliminate the debt, or at least stop the interest from building the debt even higher?


Asked on 11/18/09, 12:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randal Ford Ford Firm

There are several options but DID THE CAREGIVER HAVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY? If so, your aunt may be responsible. Was she declared incompetent by a court of law? If so, then she may not be responsible. In this situation the credit card company is ALSO a victim of the former cargiver's fraud. Call me if you need to discuss this further. 205.752.4440

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Answered on 11/23/09, 2:25 pm


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