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Is VA a state that requires the spouse to pay the medical debt of a deceased spouse?
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All states require that debt be resolved before an estate is settled. That means the bills have to be paid before anything can be distributed.
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Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spoues medical bills in the state of florida?
Florida requires that debt be resolved before an estate is settled. That means the bills have to be paid before anything can be distributed.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse's medical debts in the state of Tennessee which is not a community property state?
In general, a person with a duty to support another (such as a spouse) may be liable for the spouse's "necessaries," which could include medical bills. I'm not sure about the specifics of law in Tennessee.
In the state of WI does the surviving spouse have to pay medical bills of the spouse who passed away I never signed any promise to pay?
The deceased's ESTATE is responsible for any debts incurred by the deceased party. NOT the survivors.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in state of Alabama?
In every state, the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
Is surviving spouse responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in Rhode Island and Nevada?
Generally a surviving spouse will only be responsible for debts related to medical expenses of a deceased spouse is he or she has entered into a written contract accepting said responsibility. Rhode Island is not a community property state and therefore the surviving spouse would not, assuming he or she has not agreed in writing to do so be liable for medical bills (hospital, doctors, etc.) incurred for the care of a deceased spouse. Nevada is a community property state, therefore the surviving spouse might be held accountable for such debts. All assets and debts accumulated during a marriage in a CP state are considered to be jointly owned and jointly owed regardless of which spouse is the receipient of a debt or asset.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for the credit card account held solely by the deceased spouse's in Washington State?
Washington State is a community property state, in most instances a surviving spouse is responsible for the deceased spouse's debts depending upon the nature of the debt and how the deceased's estate is handled under state probate laws.
Is surviving spouse responsible for medical bills of deceased husband in the state of Colorado?
In Colorado the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
Is surving wife responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in state of Colorado?
The spouse is not personally responsible for the medical bills, unless they co-signed them. However, the estate is responsible. Which means that the estate may be depleted, and the may spouse not inherit anything.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in the state of Georgia?
YES, if you die, then the next of kin is responsible for your debt.
If Deceased spouse estate doesnt have enough money to pay the medical bill?
Depending on the State and if the spouse, or other family member, guaranteed payment they may end up with the bill.
Are you responsible for your spouses medical bills in Oregon?
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.
Is surving wife responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in state of Florida?
my mother in law died last year and her husband was responsible for her medical bills. Over $200,000.
