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The estate in Minnesota is responsible for any outstanding bills. But the assumption is that the wife inherits the husband's assets. One way or another, the she ends up paying the debt. If the assets are not enough to cover the debt, the real property may have a lien placed against it to cover those debts.
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Is a wife in Minnesota responsible for her dead husbands medical bills?
in any state wife is responsible for husband even if husband passed that is what insurance protects your loved one's from unfortunally she is responsible for all debts he has
Who is responsible for my deceased husbands medical bills in Florida?
Technically the estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The spouse, through the estate, has to pay off the debts.
Is a wife responsible for her husbands medical bills after he passes in New York?
The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the medical insurance contract. Many courts would rule that the spouse benefited from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate must pay the debts before she can inherit anything.
Is the wife responsible for her husbands medical bills if she carries the primary ins in Arkansas?
Yes, as primary insurance holder she will have to resolve the debts. This is normally through the estate.
Is a wife responsible for her husbands medical bills if he is alive and unemployed?
In most cases the debts of one spouse will be those of the other. Both are considered beneficiaries of such expenses.
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 responsible for husbands debts after he dies in Pa?
The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the contract. Most rules state that the spouse benefits from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate has to pay the debts before she can inherit anything.
Are husbands responsible for wives secret debts?
Yes, they are going to be responsible. They are considered a beneficiary of the goods purchased.
Is wife responsible for husbands medical bills in Montana?
A married couple share responsibility for all debts. If he is deceased, the estate will have to resolve the debt before she can receive her inheritance.
Is the wife responsible for deceased husbands medical bills in ky?
Kentucky requires that debts be resolved before an estate is settled. That means the bills have to be paid before anything can be distributed.
Is the wife responsible for husbands debts after death in Virginia?
In Virginia the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
Is the estate responsible for medical bills after death of the person?
Yes. The estate is responsible for all debts, including medical bills.
