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The widow is not directly responsible for the medical bills unless they signed the paperwork, which is often the case. However, the estate is going to be responsible. Which means that the estate may be depleted and a lien placed on the house. The spouse may not inherit anything.
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In MD is surviving spouse responsible for deceased husbands medical bills?
Yup, sure are. But then my guess is that you urged him to look into the service therefore you should want to pay them anyway... It WILL go on your credit.... Set up a payment plan- most places will do $10 a month....
Are your fathers tenants still responsible for payment once he is deceased?
Yes.
Is a surviving spouse in TN responsible for medical bills?
It can depend upon how the admission papers were worded or what kind of written agreement the family had with the medical caregivers, but as a GENERAL RULE, no. The deceased's 'estate' and any of its assets, becomes responsible AFTER the payment of any valid medical insurance that was in effect at the time of death is applied.
Does Washington state hold the parent who signs a medical bill responsible for payment?
The key may be contained in the answer. If you are the PARENT of a minor child - you are responsible for the payment of their medical care.
Is wife who didn't sign vehicle contract in Arizona responsible for deceased husbands repo deficiency balance?
Like it or not, Arizona is a community property state, and the estate must pay up to clear any debt. Perhaps you can arrange a payment plan.
If a medical claim is denied because the provider made billing errors is the patient responsible for payment?
The patient is responsible for the cost of all medical care.
Can you be held responsible for your parents medical bills?
No unless you specifically guarantee payment.
What happens to the car when the co signer dies?
If a co signer of a car dies, the other person on the contract is still responsible for payment. The person who is deceased is no longer responsible for repayment.?æ
Are you responsible for paying a medical bill if insurance company denied payment due to the practitioner's fault?
no
Will surviving children be responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills?
i just lost my aunt and her children had to pay her medical bills.there are programs that will help the children pay them if they cant. * Many times surviving family members will be sent medical and hospital bills after a person has died. However, the children of the deceased or other family members have no legal obligation to pay such debts unless they have agreed to accept the responsibility at the time the person(s) were receiving medical care. Medical bills as are all other debts and assets are considered part of the deceased's estate and are handled according to the state probate laws.
Are the children of a deceased parent responsible for their debt in the state of New Jersey?
Yes and no. The estate of the deceased is responsible for payment of any debts of the departed, so if you had been willed any form of an asset then it could be liquidated or levied for the repayment of a debt owned to the estate. The only time children or a surviving spouse are liable is if they put themselves up as a guarantor, including co-signing on a car, apartment, credit card, and/or medical care.
Are you responsible for your husbands medical debts that occured before you were married in the state of Ohio?
No, and even if you had been married the answer is still no unless you signed as a guarantor of payment. It is common that debt collectors attempt to harass the spouse with claims of shared liability, however 9-out-of-10 times it is just lies.
