[Safetgiver]

Years ago my girlfriend ran up large credit card bills and was killed in an auto crash. Since we lived together, the CC people called me, threatened me and I knew I was NOT responsible for any of her debt. I’d tell them they were welcome to come get whatever she bought as I was going to give the clothes to the Salvation Army. That made them quit. I did, however, run across a lot of stuff still in store packages that I took back, credited her account and lowered her bottom line. So, this is not something new. Never promise to repay anything you are not legally responsible for. After that first payment, YOU have assumed responsibility.

[Caipirabob]

I'm sorry about your girlfriend. Thanks for sharing. May God comfort both of you.

[GOPJ]

Since we lived together, the CC people called me, threatened me and I knew I was NOT responsible for any of her debt. I’d tell them they were welcome to come get whatever she bought as I was going to give the clothes to the Salvation Army. That made them quit. I did, however, run across a lot of stuff still in store packages that I took back, credited her account and lowered her bottom line. So, this is not something new. Never promise to repay anything you are not legally responsible for. After that first payment, YOU have assumed responsibility.

I think you found that ethical fine line many look for - sorry about your loss... bless you.