Can Inheritance Be Reduced for Credit Card Use After Death? | NC

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Q: Can a sibling’s inheritance share be reduced if they used a deceased parent’s credit card after the parent died? A: Yes. If the charges were made after the parent died and were not authorized, the sibling’s net inheritance may be reduced. But it does not happen automatically. The estate needs proof, such as credit card statements, receipts, dates, account activity, messages, or an admission…