Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona

financial responsibility of recent widower

Can a recent widower be held financially respnsible for credit card balances of the deceased spouse and the accounts were only in the name of the deceased?


Asked on 11/14/08, 4:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Jenkins Jenkins Law Center PLC

Re: financial responsibility of recent widower

More facts need to be known. Arizona is a community property state, but usually relief can be had for the spouse through an atorney in my experience. See an estate attorney for a complete review of all facts and legal advice.

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James D. Jenkins

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Answered on 11/14/08, 6:05 pm


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