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Do you have to pay a deceased person outstanding medical bills?
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∙ 13y ago
In most cases the debts of the deceased, including hospital bills, are the responsibility of the estate. The estate, or its beneficiary should reimburse any valid debtors before giving any of the assets away. If the estate has been closed, there should be no further claims. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
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Is a spouse responsible for deceased spouses medical bills?
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
What bills are to be paid first from a will?
funeral expenses,, medical expenses and all other outstanding expenses which were not paid when the deceased person was still alive.
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
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 !
In Connecticut is a surviving spouse responsible for paying deceased spouse's medical bills?
Unless the survivor(s) signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense - NOT the survivors.HOWEVER: In reality, if the surviving spouse also happens to be the Executor of their deceased spouse's estate, they WILL, have to pay for whatever medical bills may be outstanding from the proceeds of the estate that they are administering.
Is the survivor of a deceased person responsible for medical bills if the deceased had their own insurance policy in Ohio?
In Ohio, the estate must resolve all debts including Medical Bills. Insurance policy will affect what is required. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
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.
Is wife responsible for deceased's husband medical bills in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma 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.
Does wife have to pay medical bills for deceased husband?
Yes.
Is the wife responsible for the medical bills of her deceased spouse in Indiana?
no
What do you do with funeral donations if the funeral has already been paid for?
The family usually keeps it to help take care of other outstanding bills that the deceased person left behind.
