Tag Archives: died

Did My Dad’s Debt Die With Him? – Graeme

“Dear Steve, My father died but has outstanding credit card debt to the value of $33,000 in his sole name. He had some land but upon his death it was tranfered soley to my step mothers name. She doesn’t have any money to pay the credit card debts. Can the banks make my step mother [...]

My Father-In-Law Died and Left My Mother-In-Law Deep in Debt. – Sherry

“Dear Steve, My father in law passed away and my mother in law has been left with an enormous debt. we did not realize they were this much in debt and are trying to figure out the best option for her.she is 73 yrs old. just to make her payments each month she is 500.00 [...]

My Husband Died and I Was Laid Off. – Linda

Linda “Dear Steve, I am 51 years old. My husband died 3 years ago. I was layed off from my job in Oct. 2008. I have over 40,000.00 in credit card debt and 50,000.00 on a home equity loan. The interest rates are killing me. I may have to file bancruptcy. How can I lower [...]

My Husband Passed Away And Now the Credit Card Company Wants the Full Amount. – Merle

Merle “Dear Steve, I have a credit card that I’ve had for over 10 years. It was in mine and my husbands name. I have been paying by check signing my name all this time. My husband passed away almost 2 years ago. They found out and are now calling for the full amount of [...]