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NY - Is surviving spouse liable for deceased spouse's credit card debt

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rmw1

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? New York

Is a surviving spouse in the state of New York responsible for any credit card debt when they are not a signatory or authorized user on the card? Additionally are they responsible if the debt was turned over to a collection agency prior to the death of the spouse? The collector tells me that the surviving spouse is responsible. What can/should I do to respond to the collection agency.

Thanks
RMW1
 



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