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Is a husband in the state of Kentucky liable for his deceased wife's medical bills?
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∙ 12y ago
In Kentucky, and every other state, the estate is responsible for the bills. However, most insurance requires the insurance holder, normally the husband, to guarantee the costs. So indirectly, the spouse will pay because they will not inherit the money that went to pay the debt.
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