No, they are not
It depends partially on the age of the children. If they are not adults, the parents are responsible. If the children are above the age of majority, and not on their parents' insurance, they should be responsible for their own debts.
Parents shouldn't be responsible for adult children.
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 Maryland, parents are generally not legally responsible for their children once they turn 18. At this age, individuals are considered legal adults and are responsible for themselves. However, parents may still have responsibilities if they have a legal agreement in place that extends their parental obligations beyond the age of 18.
yes definitely!
Parents are not responsible for their children once they have left home. In most cases requirements end at 18, but some places will require them to take care of their children until 21.
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.
Not unless said children have made a written or verbal agreement with whomever holds the debt to repay monies owed.
In Maryland, a minor is someone under the age of 18. Parents are generally responsible for their minor children until they turn 18, except for some specific circumstances such as when a minor is married or emancipated by a court.
In Maryland, the legal age of majority is 18. Parents are typically responsible for their children until they turn 18, unless the child is emancipated by a court order before then.
It is not the parents but the estate that is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid and the heirs may get nothing.