[WSBAPT] Handling credit card debt - probate

[G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III]

Good morning,

 

I have a probate case in which there is a credit card debt in excess of
$18,000. Though it appears that the deceased was the most frequent user of
the card, the survivor spouse also used the card. (Both names are on the
account)

 

The credit card company was sent a creditor claim notice but did not file a
claim within the required period. (Neither the estate nor the surviving
spouse has the cash/assets to pay off this debt)

 

As expected, the credit card company has told the surviving spouse that she
is responsible and that's the end of the story! Has anyone had success
negotiating a lower settlement in a similar situation. The surviving spouse
is very litigation adverse so we are trying to find creative ways, if any
exist, to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks!

 

 

Sincerely,

 

G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III

Attorney-at-Law



 

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