No one is responsible. If the estate has run out of assets, the debtors are out of luck.
Generally the hospital will turn over any belongings to a spouse or a blood relative. If the estate goes through probate the items will have to be accounted for.
depends did she buy a lot? Or all of it?
Only if you are a joint debtor. Surviving family membes are not responsible for the debts of deceased parents, siblings or other relatives. The exception might be if the person signed an agreement with a care facility, hospital, medical clinic, doctor, etc. to be responsible for debt incurred during the deceased person's treatment/confinement.
In Colorado the estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including hospital bills. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
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.
In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. If they are a minor, yes, they will be held responsible. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
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.
The child is not personally responsible for the debt. The estate has to pay off the debts including hospital bills. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Oregon is not a community property state. Therefore the surviving spouse is only responsible for the deceased spouse's medical bills if he or she entered into a financial agreement with the attending hospital and/or physicians or other such agencies.
In Massachusetts it is the responsibility of the estate to pay the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
Only the estate is responsible. However, if you signed any of the paperwork, you may have become the guarantor of the debt. And the estate must pay off any debts before they can distribute any funds.
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.