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Does a widow have to pay for her dead husband's doctor and hospital bills?
Asked on Sep 29th, 2017 on Bankruptcy - New Jersey
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My son recently died from stage 4 lung cancer even though he never smoked a day in his life. My question is, does my daughter-in-law have to pay his outstanding medical and hospital bills? They have medical and a cancer insurance, but this will ruin her since her income has been cut in half. She's on disability and can't pay the outstanding balances.
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Yes. In Ohio, a spouse or a surviving spouse is responsible for certain expenses incurred by their spouse. These are referred to as "necessaries". It includes medical bills (for health care only - not cosmetic), food and rent. If she can't afford to pay, she should contact the doctors and facilities about forgiving part of the debts.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2017 at 7:36 AM
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Probably. In Colorado, spouses are responsible for the medical bills of their spouses even if the bills are in only one spouses name. This does not apply to any other bills.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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That depends on whether or not she guaranteed the payment and whose name insurance was in.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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Carl C. Silver Attorney at Law
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She does not have to pay these bills unless she guarantee them.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2017 at 7:42 AM