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In Mississippi, the estate must resolve all debts including medical bills. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
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Is the surving spouse liable for spouses medical bills in NJ?
Not individually, but the deceased's estate may well be subject to being charged for the expenses not covered by any existing insurance.
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.
In Portland Oregon is a spouse legally responsible for a dead spouse's medical bills when there is no money or assets in the estate?
YES. Oregon is an equitable distribution state. Typically a spouse can be held liable for the medical bills of the other spouse under the doctrine of necessaries. This doctrine hold that a spouse is liable for the necessaries of the other spouse. Necessaries are items that are essential such as food, shelter and medical bills.
Is your spouse liable for medical debt that occurred before a marriage?
No. Your present spouse had no legal responsibility for you before you were married.
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.
Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
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 Florida is the surviving spouse responsible for medical bills?
Is your name on the bills? If you did not sign anything to be liable for the bills, then you are not responsible. Only the party that enter into the contract is liable for the debt. This means if your spouse is the only one named on the bills that you do not have to pay. A collection agency may tell you that you are liable even if you are not. Learn your rights under the FDCPA.
In Connecticut is a surviving spouse responsible for paying deceased spouse's medical bills?
Unless the survivor(s) signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense - NOT the survivors.HOWEVER: In reality, if the surviving spouse also happens to be the Executor of their deceased spouse's estate, they WILL, have to pay for whatever medical bills may be outstanding from the proceeds of the estate that they are administering.
Will surving spouse inherit home in deceased name in fl?
That is the normal distribution. If there are others on the deed that may affect things. And a spouse normally has a right to the property for at least a life estate.
In Ct can new spouse be liable for child support?
no
Can I be held liable for an account my spouse opened in my name?
Yes, in many cases you can be held liable for debts incurred on an account your spouse opened in your name, especially if it is a joint account. It's important to address the issue as soon as possible to minimize any potential negative impact on your credit.
