Q: If either spouse passes away is the surviving spouse responsible for credit card debt the deceased spouse rang up?

A:  Usually not, but more information is needed. Is the surviving spouse’s name on the card? Did the surviving spouse make purchases that can be attributed to him or her, or were the purchases for the benefit of both spouses or for the marital home? Did the surviving spouse sign anything or ever use the card? A consumer lawyer or even an estate lawyer may be able to advise you with more information. If the above questions favor the surviving spouse, then these debts are owned by the estate of the deceased spouse.