If they are minors or dependants of the parents, yes. I'm sorry for your loss if that's the case. If they are adults, no, and there should be an estate opened for this very reason, so the debts can be resolved.
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Are the children in the state of Florida responsible for a deceased parents medical bills?
No, they are not
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills in Florida?
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.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents California state medical bills?
The estate is responsible for paying all debts.
Are children responsible for their deceased parents' debts?
NO. It is not legally required for children to pay off any bill from there deceased parents as long as the bills were in their parents name, 100%.
Are children responsible for medical bills of a deceased parent in Pennsylvania?
For Pennsylvania the estate has the responsibility to settle the medical bills, not the children. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
Are adult children responsible for paying deceased parents real estate taxes?
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.
Are children responsible for deceased parents dental bills in Oregon?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased including dental bills. The children are not required to pay them from their own pocket.
Are a deceased parents doctor bills the responsiblity of the children?
The estate is responsible for all the doctor bills of the deceased. The children are not going to be required to pay them from their own funds, but it will reduce what they inherit.
Are children responsible for medical bills of a deceased parent when there is an estate or will?
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.
Are non-resident parents responsible for deceased son medical bills in Arizona?
In Arizona the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
Are the children responsible for bills if deceased is indigent in Ohio?
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.
Are children of deceased parent responsible for bills in ga?
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.
Are parents responsible for deceased children debts?
It is not the parents but the estate that is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid and the heirs may get nothing.
Is the surviving child responsible for deceased none medical bills?
Is the surviving child responsible for deceased none medical bills?
Is husband responsible for medical bills of my deceased wife in Illinois?
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
Are the parents of a deceased adult child with no estate responsible for unpaid medical bills?
It is not the parents, but the estate that is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid.
Will surviving children be responsible for paying deceased parents medical bills?
i just lost my aunt and her children had to pay her medical bills.there are programs that will help the children pay them if they cant. * Many times surviving family members will be sent medical and hospital bills after a person has died. However, the children of the deceased or other family members have no legal obligation to pay such debts unless they have agreed to accept the responsibility at the time the person(s) were receiving medical care. Medical bills as are all other debts and assets are considered part of the deceased's estate and are handled according to the state probate laws.
What is the parent's responsibility for medical bills for adult children?
Parents shouldn't be responsible for adult children.
What are adult children responsible for paying from a deceased parent with no Will or estate but multiple medical bills?
Probably not. The estate may be used to pay bills but the children should have no personal liabilities.
Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
Are parents responsbile for the medical bills of a deceased adult unmarried child?
The laws may vary from state to state but typically anyone over the age of 18 is responsible for their own bills and the parents are not. An unpaid medical bill is no different from any other unpaid bill. When the bills of your deceased adult child begin to show up, normally you can write "Deceased" on the envelope and mail it back to the company. Check with a lawyer in your state to be sure.
Is the wife responsible for the medical bills of her deceased spouse in Oregon?
In Oregon 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.
Does a husband have to pay his deceased wife's medical bills in Indiana?
In Indiana 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.
Do medical bills have to paid through deceased father's estate?
Yes, the estate is responsible to settle all the debts. That includes all medical bills. Until these have been paid, the children are not entitled to receive anything.
Is the wife responsible for the medical bills of her deceased spouse in Indiana?
no
