Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Montana

Death Of Family Member

A Woman Died In A House Fire. She Had A Large Amount Of Credit Card Debt. Is Her Husband Responsible When His Name Is Not On Some Of The Accounts.


Asked on 6/27/01, 2:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Oliver Oliver Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Death Of Family Member

If his name is also on the cards, of course he is responsible. As to the cards without his name, he is only responsible for neccessities. Neccessities are things such as food, clothing, shelter. If the bills are for personal items that aren't necessary for her to live, then he is not responsible.

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Answered on 7/02/01, 5:40 pm


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