Legal Question in Elder Law in Illinois

if I am medical power of attorney for a friend am I liable for any medical debt


Asked on 7/07/15, 9:35 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

No you are not.

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Answered on 7/07/15, 9:58 am
Steve Raminiak Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.

The Medical Power of Attorney will not obligate you to pay any of your friend's medical debt, but be very careful as to anything that you sign. Be sure that you sign nothing that obligates you to personally pay for your friend's care.

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Answered on 7/07/15, 5:04 pm


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