I am 26 years old. I have had one of my mothers credit cards in my possession for several years probably since 2004. She told me I was authorized to use it and I did over time. I paid for things like tires and car repairs. These things have since been paid off by me. I have always paid my bills on time and paid them off. In 2009 I bought a washer and dryer and I made two payments over time in order to pay them off. My mother passed away recently and I have $5,000.00 owed on the credit card. I do plan to pay them off and have been making timely payments and way over the minimum balance anywhere from 250 to 500 or more a month. Depending on the situation that month. I will have this card paid off hopefully within the next six months. I have called the card company previously and they said they usually dont care who uses the card as long as its paid for. I NO LONGER have been using the card since the few purchases after her death and have cut it up. I dont know for sure if I am an authorized user or if my mom just allowed me to use it by word of mouth. Ive never been in any kind of trouble before and I actually work for a law firm but dont want to get anyone here involved really unless I have too. Can someone tell me if Im looking at getting in trouble for this or if its gonna be okay as long as its paid for?