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    Jun 27, 2014, 07:26 PM
    Statute of limitations on deceased person's credit card debt
    In Nova Scotia Canada could a deceased person's state be forced to pay old credit card debt (over 8 years old)?
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    Jun 28, 2014, 03:21 AM
    The answer to the debt question is it depends. If there was a judgment while the card holder was still alive, then the estate does owe the debt.
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    Jun 28, 2014, 08:09 AM
    I assume you meant estate. When an estate is submitted for probate all creditors need to be contacted. If the creditor does not respond, then, when probate is closed, the debt is cancelled.

    So its hard to specifically answer without knowing more details.
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    Jun 28, 2014, 06:47 PM
    Thank you Scott. The credit card debts were passed to collection agencies which were never replied to. What happens if the executor of the estate does not know how to contact them?
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    Jun 29, 2014, 05:28 AM
    Has probate been closed?
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    Jun 29, 2014, 05:32 PM
    If probate is still open, you post creditor notices in the local paper. The probate court can help you.
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