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Your mother died and it was not necessary to go to probate - do you have to pay her medical bills?
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∙ 15y ago
That depends on why probate was not necessary. If it is because there were no assets in the mother's name, then no one has to pay the medical bills unless someone guaranteed them. If no probate was necessary because all assets are in joint names with another person, the bills most likely will have to be paid out of those joint accounts. A person will not be allowed to insulate themselves from liability for bills just by putting his/her money into a joint account. Some states, like New Jersey, have specific banking laws that make jointly held assets recoverable by a creditor if the estate is insolvent. In any event, "you" do not have to pay those bills unless you guaranteed them or you don't get any of the decedent's money by way of joint , POD or ITF accounts.
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Am i responsible for my mother's medical bills after she dies?
You are not normally responsible for your mother's medical bills after she dies.
Is a family responsible for medical bills after death?
Only if they signed an agreement accepting the responsibility to do so. If that is not the case, the medical bills will be included in the state probate procedure.
Are you responsible to pay for your deceased mother's medical bills in South Carolina?
In most cases the debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was also a co-signer of the medical agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
Am i responsible for deceased spouse medical bills in NJ?
Medical bills of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. Anyone that was a co-signer on any of the agreements might also be responsible. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
In Florida it is legal for a collection agency to call daughter re medical bills incurred by mother prior to her death two years ago?
IF the daughter signed some type of contract or agreement stating she was responsible for the mother's bills, perhaps. If the daughter was named Executrix of the mother's will, yes it would be appropriate. If she was not, she should tell the lender she has no obligation to pay the debts of the mother's estate and to contact the Executor of her mother's will (or the Probate Court if she died intestate).
Mother died had no money only house medical bill left to pay?
The executor will clear the assets of the estate and sell what is necessary to pay off the bills. That is the primary job.
If I need the money for medical bills, is it possible to get a probate cash advance on my inheritance?
For Heirs of a Probate who need advance cash on their Inheritance now, rather than waiting for the Estate in Probate to close, Heir Advance Company offers you an immediate Probate Loan, or Inheritance cash advance solution.
Can veteran homes claim inheritance from the father for the caring of the vet?
They can file for debt owed in probate but medical bills are unsecured so you dont have to pay
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.
Is surviving wife responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in the state of Texas?
The estate is responsible for the medical bills. And since the wife is likely to inherit the estate, it sort of seems like the same thing, but there is a subtle difference. You should consult a good probate attorney.
Who is responsible for deceased fathers unpaid medical bills?
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.
After estate has no funds left what does the probate attorney do with rest of bills?
The debtors have to write off the money. If the assets of the estate do not cover the bills, there is little they can do, unless there is a co-signer to the obligation. It is not uncommon for the estate to be unable to cover all of the debts, particularly if there were major medical bills. All cases are different and it is best to contact a probate or estate planning attorney to ensure protection of your assets.
