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To begin with, the term "After probate" has no meaning for a question like this. "Probate" means the probate of the will to begin the administration of the estate. Debts presented after admission of the will to probate are payable. The real question is whether heirs are responsible for bills received after conclusion of administration of the estate and distribution made to the heirs or beneficiaries. It is possible, depending on the probate laws of the state where probate is. In New Jersey for example, heirs or beneficiaries have to sign a document acknowledging the amount of money they received and promising that if legitimate debts come to light later on, they will return a proportionate share of their inheritance. This is to recognize that legitimate debts of the decedent that would have been paid prior to distribution to the heirs and the heirs would have received a proportionately smaller share of the estate. So although they may have to return some money, they are not really losing any. No heirs are responsible to return more than their proportionate share or to pay more than they received.
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Is a family responsible for medical bills after death?
Only if they signed an agreement accepting the responsibility to do so. If that is not the case, the medical bills will be included in the state probate procedure.
Am i responsible for deceased spouse medical bills in NJ?
Medical bills of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Is surviving wife responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in the state of Texas?
The estate is responsible for the medical bills. And since the wife is likely to inherit the estate, it sort of seems like the same thing, but there is a subtle difference. You should consult a good probate attorney.
Who is responsible for deceased fathers unpaid medical bills?
Unless he had insurance to cover bills in the case of his death, the creditors will be looking to the heirs of his estate to pay them. The issue will more than likely be presented by his creditors in the Probate court.
Am i responsible for my deceased mothers medical bills NY?
Not you personally, the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Is your mother responsible for her final prescription costs after death?
Yes, her estate is responsible for paying the bills. Who would you propose should be responsible? Your mother's estate is responsible for all debts incurred by her and her property during her life. If you haven't opened an estate, you should consult a probate attorney in your state.
Is surviving spouse responsible for medical bills of the deceased spouse in Georgia?
In Georgia the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
How much can a caregiver get from probate?
It will all be based on the terms of the will. If the caregiver has unpaid bills for care of the deceased, they can apply to probate for payment.
When a person dies and only owes 2 small bills do you have to probate?
The best thing to do is to consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction. Depending on the laws, there may not be a requirement to probate.
Are you responsible for Medical bills of deceased spouse with no estate in MI?
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.
Are you responsible to pay for your deceased mother's medical bills in South Carolina?
In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer of the medical agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills?
AnswerYour parents would have had a Will and the Estate (your parent's home, all monies they have, etc.) are Probated before anything in that Will is released to the Heirs. Probate makes sure all personal/property taxes are paid, all creditors are paid off and what is left in the Estate is called the "residue" and then it's divided amongst the Heirs in the Will according to the deceased instructions. No, you are not responsible for the medical bills in this case. Probate will take care of this. If your parents left no Will, then the courts will pay off all creditors.Heirs are not responsible for paying off creditors, but, if you want to collect from the Will, then you are going to have to wait for Probate which could be 8 months to a year.
