Is a wife liable for her deceased husband’s credit cards that were not in her name?
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Is a wife liable for her deceased husband’s credit cards that were not in her name?
My husband suddenly died with $10,000 worth of credit card debt that are not my own nor in my name. I own my own house and car. Am I responsible to pay his credit card even though they’re not in my name?
Asked on June 23, 2018 under Estate Planning, Kansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
If you have always resided in KS or another non-community property state, then you have no liability for your late husband's debt. That is unless it has to do with a joint account or you in some way agreed in writing to be responsible for its repayment (e.g. you signed for a loan as a guarantor).
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