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Is the spouse responsible for the deceased spouse's medical bills in Virginia?
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∙ 12y ago
In 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 medical bills have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, the husband may not get anything.
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Is a spouse responsible for deceased spouses medical bills?
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