The estate is responsible. If there isn't one, an estate should be opened.
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.
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. So the wife cannot inherit anything until the bills are resolved.
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
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.
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.
no
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.
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. Your mother will indirectly have to resolve the debts before the assets are released.
the patient's next of kin
yes
No, they are not