 TITLE: What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die? CONTENT: Credit Card Liability After Death\n---------------------------------\nKeeping your credit card balances manageable while you're alive can ensure your credit card debt doesn't burden your survivors after you die. If a spouse or other family member with whom you had joint credit accounts dies, keep an eye on your credit score to make sure it isn't negatively affected as a result. Check your credit report and consider signing up for free credit monitoring to help you build and maintain a good credit score. END