No, they are not responsible unless they guaranteed the debt. One of the primary reasons someone should open an estate is to resolve such debts. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
No, they are not
The estate is responsible for all the bills of the deceased. The spouse will be required to pay them from the estate funds.
The estate is responsible for the medical debts. The exception would be if the children were the insurance holder or co-signed the medical agreement.
In Ohio the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
In Georgia the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
In Michigan the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements for medical care might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
For Pennsylvania the estate has the responsibility to settle the medical bills, not the children. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
No, the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
Children are not responsible for the debts of their parents. The estate must settle the debts. The exception would be if a child signed any paperwork gaurenteeing the medical costs.
In Michigan the estate has the responsibility to settle all debts, including medical bills, not the husband. Once that is done, then remainder can be distributed to the husband.
No, in Kentucky, children are generally not responsible for a deceased parent's medical bills unless they have signed a separate agreement agreeing to be responsible for them. The estate of the deceased parent would typically be responsible for any outstanding medical bills.