There are a number of factors involved, including whether the children are minors or not. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the nursing home bills of the deceased. If a child is an adult and has co-signed any paperwork regarding the nursing home, they may be held liable.
No, they are not
As a patient, do I have the right to pay what I can afford on my medical bill each month, and over look the minimum payment from the doctor's office, for the state of IN.
This may vary from state to state, but in Florida all children are covered under Medicaid.
That should be expressed in the custody orders.
Medical bills are the responsibility of the estate. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Depends on what state you are in and what your state's laws are. If you're in a no fault state, your insurance will pay for all of your medical bills no matter who is at fault.
The Wife.
Only if they signed an agreement accepting the responsibility to do so. If that is not the case, the medical bills will be included in the state probate procedure.
Yes, they can.
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Yes.
The state is required to provide care for the inmate, not to pay for it. Some states mandate Wash) the inmate pay fro service. Some do pay. They are only required to pay if the patient is indigent.