Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

unsecured credit card debt.

My brother has a percentage of a waterfront cottage and is terminally ill with cancer. He has about $35,000 in credit card debt. Can they the credit card companies go after the cottage after my brother dies? What recourse do we have.


Asked on 10/01/08, 9:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: unsecured credit card debt.

If it part of his estate, absolutely.

Whatever assets exist in his name, become part of his estate upon death.

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Answered on 10/01/08, 10:14 pm

Re: unsecured credit card debt.

Whatever assets he has as part of his estate are subject to claim by his creditors.

If you would like help with this matter please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 10/01/08, 11:28 pm


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