The executrix is not personally responsible for the medical bills. The estate has to pay off the debts. As long as the estate can pay them, they have to receive and pay the bills. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
In Oklahoma the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
In Oregon the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
no
In California the estate will be responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
In Arizona the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. Your mother will indirectly have to resolve the debts before the assets are released.
the patient's next of kin
No, they are not
yes
No