Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
medical bills for deceased
How long is an adult child responsible for deceased parents medical and other bills?
Asked on 3/28/08, 12:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: medical bills for deceased
They are not. If the parent is deceased then the deceased parent's estate is responsible for the bills. If there is no money in the estate, then there is no money to pay the bills. Of course, money from an estate pays bills first before distribution to beneficiaries.
Mike.
Answered on 3/28/08, 4:45 pm