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medical bills after person dies
Am I obligated to pay medical bills from my husband after he has passed away?
Asked on March 8, 2018 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. The theory for payment of the medical debts of a spouse is known as the Doctrine of Necessities, and it vaires from state to state. Here it can be tricky, since where he was a legal resident and you are a legal resident will matter. In Kentuckey, a husband is responsible for these bills of a wife without creating a limit based on the ability to pay. BUT a WIFE IS NOT SIMILARLY RESPONSIBLE, strange as it sounds. In Tennessee, both are equally responsible. I would seek out help from a local attorney to be prepared for the fight, because TN is going to make the claim. Good luck.
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