In most cases the debts of the deceased, including hospital bills, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
It would depend on whether they are legally separated. If they are still married, she could be held responsible.
You may be responsible, if it is not a legal separation.
Since a married couple are considered to be one economic entity, yes. The wife would be held responsible.
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
Yes, she will be held responsible. The primary insurance holder is always responsible for the medical costs under
No she is not at all responsible for the bills.
yes
The Wife.
Typically the answer will be yes. The primary insurance holder will always be responsible.
My husband just died about 6 months ago and no, i am not responsible for his medical bills....I have spoken with my Lawyer and he informed me in fl i do not have to cover ANY unpaid debt of a spouse
The primary insurance holder will be held responsible. That is part of the agreement, they will have to pay.
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.