In Colorado the estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including hospital bills. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
depends did she buy a lot? Or all of it?
The children of a deceased parent are not responsible for the medical bills incurred whether it is a hospital, attending physician, diagnostic facility or others. The only time they could be held responsible is when they have entered into an agreement with medical providers to accept such costs.
The estate is responsible for medical bills of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid. The wife may not inherit anything from the spouse if there are not enough assets to cover the debts.
Nah, I'll pay it for you. Yeah, of course you have to pay your hospital bill. Insurance and health coverage plans can help you out if you need it. You can also negotiate a lower payment or a payment plan.
Yes it is.
Yes Hilton Hospitals are considered some of the best hospitals around. If a patient can show they cannot afford to pay for a bill and are uninsured they will not be held responsible for the hospital bill. The hospital will cover the bill and all will be cleared. No debt and staying healthy.
Yes.
No, in Kentucky, children are generally not responsible for a deceased parent's medical bills unless they have signed a separate agreement agreeing to be responsible for them. The estate of the deceased parent would typically be responsible for any outstanding medical bills.
The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved. In Maryland the estate is responsible.
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In most states the mortuary bill is the responsibility of the estate of the deceased. But many mortuaries bestow it upon the family, particularly the person who made arrangements, to pay the bill.
In West Virginia, as in all states, the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, there are some people who will not get paid.