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If Deceased spouse estate doesnt have enough money to pay the medical bill?
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∙ 13y ago
Depending on the State and if the spouse, or other family member, guaranteed payment they may end up with the bill.
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Is the spouse responsible for the deceased spouse's medical bills in Virginia?
In 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 medical bills have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, the husband may not get anything.
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.
Who is responsible for unpaid medical bills of deceased step-father in North Carolina?
The estate 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.
Is the wife responsible for the deceased spouse's hospital bill in Tennessee?
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.
Is wife responsible for deceased husbands medical bill in WV?
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.
Are you liable for your wifes medical bills in colorado?
In Colorado, as in all states, the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all medical bills have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, the husband may not get anything.
Is the surviving spouse liable for a deceased spouse's medical bills in Kansas?
As in all states, Kansas requires the estate to be 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.
If a person incurred medical expenses in Europe and then died is the estate of the deceased responsible?
The estate 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. It is also difficult for foreign entities to enforce their rights.
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.
Is the serviving spouse responsible for medical bills in California for a deceased spouse?
In California 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.
