my wife just died and she has a court notice to appear in December and now she isnt here to go anymore. Idont know what to do. I think she has some debit in credit card. Should I call the court and let they know or should I go there???? Or I shouldnt do anything because is her no me?
2007-09-01 11:48:13 · 34 answers · asked by nick 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You should probably call the court and tell them that she died. They may want to see proof by having a copy of her death certificate. Being her spouse might transfer the debt to you if your name is also on the credit card as a secondary.
2007-09-01 11:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She w as your wife. You would be fully expected to notify the court about your wife's death. Also as her spouse I suspect that if she ran up some sort of credit debt you may have to make good on it. That's part of what marriage is. It's a partnership. When one of the partners welches on a contract, the other partner becomes liable.
One way or another, you had better get in touch with the court and explain the situation because if you don't you can bet they will come looking for you. They certainly have to be aware that you exist.
I can't help noticing that you seem much more concerned about this court thing than the fact that your wife died. I guess that means you weren't exactly close.
2007-09-01 11:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm truly sorry to hear this, yes you need to go to court and show the paper work on your late wife so show what has happened, bring with all papers including the court papers, everything to back up what you are trying to say there, getting a lawyer to help wouldn't hurt either. As you the husband go you might be responsible for her debit., just a heads up on this.
2007-09-01 12:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
What you need to do is go to the courts in person to let them know that your wife is deceased. They may need you to fill out some forms or you may need proof of her death like a death certificate. Just make sure you go there before the court date. If this isn't taken care of, then you will be getting notices. Yes, you take care of this. She would do the same for you too.
2007-09-01 11:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you were married you should take the initiative to contact the court as any judgment made against her could be levied against you and effect your credit, etc.
I would contact the clerk of the courthouse where the case is being held and inform them of the situation, they will most likely require proof in the form of a death certificate. After that, things could get tricky seeing how the credit company may look to the next of kin to settle the debt depending - on the circumstances.
2007-09-01 11:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So sorry for your loss. Call the credit card company and let them know she died. Also call the court. Depending on where you live it may or may not be a community property state. I don't know if you will have to pay the debt or not. If your name was on the card too, you will have to pay the debt.
2007-09-01 12:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm? Sounds to me like you may have cooked up the idea to tell the court that she died. You sure dont' sound too sad if she died less than a month ago and you are worried about her credit card debt. You should be grieving now.
2007-09-01 11:57:32 · answer #7 · answered by Julie H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I'm sorry for your loss. I think if you wrote a letter and a copy of her death certificate to the court I think they will understand based on the circomstances. Depending on the reason for the court appearence. If you go there yourself then you may be liable for her debts. I would write a letter and see what happens. Again sorry for your loss.
2007-09-01 11:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by bigpoppapun33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well hun you need to call the court and get a death certificate showing she has died. Since it was your wife you have to pay the credit card debt since you are legally married to her.
You will be fine!!! Time will heal.
2007-09-01 11:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by conny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact whoever sent the Court Notice and let them know of her death. It probably would be a good idea to send a copy of her Death Certificate. If this was her debt, don't let them trick you into being responsible for it. If they suggest such a thing, make no response until you talk to your Attorney.
2007-09-01 11:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by jcf6865 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋