Medical bills are the responsibility of the estate. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
No, but the estate the deceased left may be responsible for these expenses.
The estate is responsible for paying off the bills of the deceased, first and foremost. Surviving children should not have access to the funds until the estate is settled. If the children are minors, the court will appoint a guardian and will usually advance living expenses to insure they aren't without money and a place to live.
her children.
A spouse is almost never responsible for the expenses of a deceased spouse. However, if the deceased spouse had money and there will be probate, someone may make a claim against the deceased spouse's money in probate court.
It sounds as if you're not legally responsible for the deceased client.
Someone had to sign the authorization for services. That would include taking responsibility for the burial expenses.
Yes, the estate is responsible for the funeral. Once all debts are resolved, then the remainder can be distributed.
The Estate is responsible for any debt. So, for example, if they die and have $100,000 in the bank, that pays their debt before any money goes to the children. But the limit of the debt is/are the assets of the deceased. So if they have no money, the debt is NOT passed on to the children. Any money that comes as a result of the death MAY be required to be applied to the debt. The funeral expenses come first, then hospital expenses, then other debt. However, if there is a wrongful death suit, or insurance payout, you should check with a licensed attorney in your state.
No. All monies of a deceased is gathered in to their estate, then all debts of the deceased are paid, then legacies are paid out. Policies payable to a person are payable to that person.
If there is no living spouse, the children are responsible. If the daughter is the only child, it is her responsibility. In return for raising children and the expenses associated with it, I would think the least a parent could expect is for their child to pay for their funeral.
the estate of the deceased pays for the funeral. what is left after expences is what is inheireted.
Yes, funeral expenses are a valid debt to the estate. The estate has to pay off the debts including funeral expenses. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.