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Do I have to sell your deceased mothers home to pay medical bills?
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∙ 13y ago
You have to settle the estate. And that means paying off all the debts before distributing any of the assets. That does mean that the home may have to be sold to pay off the debts.
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Can medicare take your home to pay your deceased mom's hospital bills?
no
Can Lien be placed on home for unpaid medical bills in Mississippi?
A lien can be placed on a home for medical bills. However, it does require a written agreement or a judgement to that effect.
Is the estate of mother responsible for medical bills and credit card debt when she owns a mobile home and rents a space in a mobile home park and owns a car?
The general rule is that the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased, including medical bills and credit card debt. It's not clear what owning a mobile home and car have to do with it, other than that those are assets that could be liquidated to pay off the debt.
Your Mom died and your father is currently in a nursing home are you or is he responsible for her hospital bills?
If the couple resided in a community property state at the time of the individuals death the surviving spouse might be held accountable for the deceased spouse's medical bills. That would apply even if the surviving spouse is in need of care themselves. However, the outcome of such depends upon the financial status of the surviving spouse and the laws of the state relating to such, for example if the person is on Medicaid. Surviving children or other relatives of the deceased are not responsible for medical bills unless they personally entered into a contract with the medical providers.
If mother has no estate is son responsibile for her rest home bill?
There are a number of considerations involved. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the medical bills of the deceased. If a child has co-signed any paperwork regarding medical procedures, they may be held liable. If they hope to inherit the family home, they may want to pay the bills to avoid the house being sold to pay the debts.
Can a lien be taken against your home to pay medical bills?
yes
In the state of Iowa who will take care of medical bills after a patient dies but still has children?
There are a number of factors involved, including whether the children are minors or not. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the nursing home bills of the deceased. If a child is an adult and has co-signed any paperwork regarding the nursing home, they may be held liable.
Are you responsible for your dead fathers water bill?
The estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the utility bills of the deceased. If a child has co-signed any paperwork regarding medical procedures, they may be held liable. If you hope to inherit the home, you may want to pay the bills to avoid the house being sold to pay the debts.
I was told almost a year ago to finance a car to get my credit going and after 6 months i would be to get financed for a home i am never late my bills are paid to date with the exception of some medical bills why am i getting turned down on a home loan?
The medical bills are your problem. A home loan is so big that lenders look at every little detail. You should pay those bills and then expect a period in limbo before the lenders relent.
Can you buy your mothers home and property for assessed value to help pay for nursing home and other bills?
You can buy your mothers home for whatever reason you choose. Since it is not an arms length transaction the property may be reassessed at a price different than the sale price based on local regulations however.
If your mom died and she had a child part in her home does medicare get money from home when sold to pay back what they paid on medical bills?
Medicare, no. Medicaid, yes.
I am being sued by a nursing home for balance on my uncles' bill I was the POA am I responsible?
As the Power of Attorney (POA), you generally do not have personal financial responsibility for your uncle's bills unless you signed a contract agreeing to be financially responsible. The nursing home may be pursuing you if your uncle's assets are insufficient to cover the bill. It is advisable to consult with a legal expert to evaluate your specific situation.
