can a credit card sue estate and collect? What will happen if I do not pay credit card bill of deceased spouse? I
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can a credit card sue estate and collect? What will happen if I do not pay credit card bill of deceased spouse? I
Is there a time frame after a will has been probated for creditors to come forward
Asked on June 11, 2009 under Estate Planning, Georgia
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes, a credit card company can sue the estate. If you don't pay the credit card bill of the deceased spouse, then there is a statute of limitations for the company to file suit or send to collections. If sent to collections, just don't affirm the debt. After a certain time period, the right to sue becomes null and void. The executor of the estate should contact a probate attorney. Try www.attorneypages.com.
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