QUESTION
is a widow responsible for husband medical bills prior to death?
Asked on Apr 30th, 2012 on Estate Planning - Indiana
More details to this question:
MD examined 61 yo husband in May of 2011 for surgical opinion, he took patient off blood thinner medication as doppler study demonstrated clear veins. 2nd opinion MD in Indpls performed surgery and ultimately husband expired 2 mo later from pulmonary elbolus. am I as his widow responsible for medical bill of EITHER MD?
1 ANSWER
The widow is responsible for the medical bills only if she signed for and assumed those obligations prior to her husband's death. However, the creditors can seek payment from the husband's assets in his estate. The widow should at least consult with an estate lawyer for specific legal advice and assistance.
Answered on May 04th, 2012 at 1:00 PM