In Florida the children are not personally responsible for the debt. 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 the medical debts. The exception would be if the children were the insurance holder or co-signed the medical agreement.
Technically the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The spouse, through the estate, has to pay off the debts.
In Florida the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
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 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.
It sounds as if you're not legally responsible for the deceased client.
my mother in law died last year and her husband was responsible for her medical bills. Over $200,000.
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.