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Unless he had insurance to cover bills in the case of his death, the creditors will be looking to the heirs of his estate to pay them. The issue will more than likely be presented by his creditors in the Probate court.
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Who is responsible for unpaid medical bills of deceased step-father in North Carolina?
The estate is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid.
Are the parents of a deceased adult child with no estate responsible for unpaid medical bills?
It is not the parents, but the estate that is responsible for any remaining debts. That will include medical bills. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, someone will not get paid.
In Indiana is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse medical bills The deceased was on her medical plan but signed his own responsibility sheet for each doctor's visit?
Unless the survivors 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. The medical suppliers should first file a claim against the insuror and THEN proceed against the deceased's estate for any unpaid remainder - NOT the survivors.
Are the parents of a deceased adult child with no estate responsible for paying unpaid debt?
No, if they were not joint debtor's with the deceased they are not responsible for any of his or her debts.
Is a spouse responsible for her deceased husband's medical bills in Fl?
My husband just died about 6 months ago and no, i am not responsible for his medical bills....I have spoken with my Lawyer and he informed me in fl i do not have to cover ANY unpaid debt of a spouse
Is a wife responsible for unpaid taxes of her deceased husband in Illinois?
most of the time
Are parents responsbile for the medical bills of a deceased adult unmarried child?
The laws may vary from state to state but typically anyone over the age of 18 is responsible for their own bills and the parents are not. An unpaid medical bill is no different from any other unpaid bill. When the bills of your deceased adult child begin to show up, normally you can write "Deceased" on the envelope and mail it back to the company. Check with a lawyer in your state to be sure.
In the death of a spouse who is resonsible for unpaid medical bills after the insurance has been paid?
The remaining spouse or executor of the deceased's will.
Will become responsibe for adult son's debts become executor?
The estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. The executor is not personally responsible for them.
Can hospitals place a lien on a deceased's estate for unpaid medical bills in Florida?
The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. The hospital can certainly put a lien against the estate for their money. Anyone that was also a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Is sister responsible for deceased brother debt if no will and claims him as tax dependent?
It will depend on whether she was listed in the debt documents. In most cases the estate will be responsible and if there are not enough assets, the debt goes unpaid.
Who pays deceased unpaid mortgage?
If there is a will, the executor makes all mortgage payments from the estate of the deceased.
