If my mother had a credit card with a balance on it at her time of passing, does the estate need to pay this bill in full?
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If my mother had a credit card with a balance on it at her time of passing, does the estate need to pay this bill in full?
She had no assets or any property.
Asked on November 23, 2013 under Estate Planning, South Carolina
Answers:
Terence Fenelon / Law Offices of Terence Fenelon
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If your mother had no assets nor property, then the extate has nothing with which to pay the bill. Send the creditor a certified copy of the death certificate and that should resolve th matter.
Her heirs are not responsible for the debt.
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