Who is responsible for medical bills when someone dies in Florida and the spouse is common law which is not recognized in Florida?

  Well, as you acknowledge, there is no common law marriage in Florida.  Accordingly, if you are concerned you will be responsible for a deceased partner's medicail bills, and you did not sign as a guarantor for this person, then you have no responsibility.   If the deceased had any assets, then the medical provider may file a claim against the estate, and, if any assets are available the creditor may be paid out  of these assets before any individual who would inherit the assets receives same.    Best of luck, Cindy S. Vova Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. Plantation/Boca Raton 954-316-3496 info@vovalaw.com