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Ethan | My grandpa died, and he had credit cards in his name. Is grandma responsible for the balance? |
My grandma was an authorized user, but not a co-applicant.
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This is in the state of Florida. There is no estate (the house went to her, no other assets in his name only.) |
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pessimoptimist
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GLH is correct. In most situations, the beneficiary of the estate is also liable for the debts of the deceased. This is may be limited by the value of the estate, and some things are exempt. I did a little scouting around, and it appears that Florida falls within this category. However, the things I read were in hard core legalese, so I couldn't say for certain. If grandpa left a will, this should be discussed with his lawyer and whoever was named executor. If he didn't leave a will, then your grandma should still consult with an attorney. Better safe than sorry. But my guess is that your grandmother should be prepared to pay the debt. I am an authorized user also, and I know that if my partner dies before me, I will have to pay off the credit card debt along with the final expenses. I will also have to pay taxes on whatever I inherit, including his half of the house and cars, since we are co-owners By the way, we are both old farts, and one of us will have to face this situation in the not-too-distant future. This is why people get life insurance....so their heirs will not have to go into debt paying the outstanding bills when they die. My man and I are not married, but married couples automatically share not only their personal lives, but all the financial responsibilities accrued by either. |
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GLH (male 48 UK)
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Under almost all situations the debt would pass to what is known as "the estate" of the deceased. This means that any monies owed by the deceased (credit cards, ulitity bills, etc) must be paid before the remainder of the inheritance passes to the next of kin.
UPDATE: I can't imagine a situation where a credit card company won't chase after a debt owed by a deceased person. If assets are passed on to someone else under the laws of inheritance then liabilities usually are as well (even if there are no actual assets to pass on). I would bet money that Grandma is liable! |
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jayaraman
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No she is not responsible. I think he was a retired person. What was his source of income. How the banks issued credit cards - on what strength? Whatever he has shown as income for lively hood, the banks will try to attach. But your grandma is not responsible.
Take legal opinion also. |
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coasterbuff99
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not a co-applicant, then no. But beware...read the contract to be sure. |
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knowssignlanguage
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im not sure probably but i would just tell her to let them know that he has passed on and see what they say. And tell them that she was authorized user but not a co applicant. |
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MĐ¯ BAITâ„¢
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It depends on the credit card contracts and laws in her area.
In some states, the spouse may be responsible.
If she is not responsible, they may still be able to take back large ticket items. |
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Frank Castle
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A House is a Estate. |
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shop_four_you
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yes |
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mama
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You have to read the contract. Some credit card users have an insurance for this sourt of situation. She just needs to check into wether or not he did.
I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. |
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auskan2002
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It will depend on how he left his estate. This is why you should always leave a valid will and other documents to protect your loved ones. Even though she was his wife, its possible he left his estate not to her but to others - his kids or grandkids for example. He should have specified in his final instructions, an executor of his will and how he wanted his executor to handle any debts he left. If he left everything to Grandma, she could possibly have also inherited his debts. |
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runs_with_scissors
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Yup. She inherits his debts, unless other arrangements were made legally. |
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Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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If your grandpa wasn't named in any assets, in other words if the checking, savings, and other accounts were only in your grandmother's name then no. But if his name was on the accounts as a joint owner then he has an estate and half of those accounts can be used by his creditors (credit cards) to pay off any debts owed them... |
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Meow the cat
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His estate is. Then she is. |
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missscs326
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hate to say it but yeah just bcuz they were married |
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cows4me79
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I think because they were married, the both share the burden of the cost. If one dies, the other is to assume the bill. |
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EMAILSKIP
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Just say Hell NO I ain't paying them----I didn't know anything about them when he was alive and He didn't leave any money earmarked for this credit card. 'Tell them the person who is dealing with his business affairs is Helen Waite. the can just go to Helen Waite. |
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