QUESTION
Do I have any financial obligations to my husband's unpaid medical bills after he passed away?
Asked on May 19th, 2014 on Bankruptcy - California
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I was married to my husband just under two and a half years, when he passed away. His medical bills totaled to about 55k. These bills were accumulated over the last 24 hours of his life. I would like to know what my obligations are.
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Community property law provides that both spouses are liable for the necessities of life type debts, such as medical bills. The statute of limitations for collection after the death of a spouse is one year pursuant to CCP 366.2.
Answered on May 21st, 2014 at 11:12 PM
Unlike other debt, in California a spouse is responsible for her husband's medical bills.
Answered on May 21st, 2014 at 11:12 PM