Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Attorney in fact liable for hospital bills?
I am wondering if the Attorney in fact designated in my will would be liable for the hospital bills after I pass away.
Asked on 12/05/08, 4:33 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Selik
www.SelikLaw.com
Re: Attorney in fact liable for hospital bills?
Not because of being attorney in fact. Only if the person has a general power of appointemnt or receives assets from your estate, or if the person is otherwise personally liable (such as they sign a promise to pay) would they be liable.
Answered on 12/05/08, 4:39 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: Attorney in fact liable for hospital bills?
No, unless of course he or she acts in bad faith.
Answered on 12/05/08, 11:44 pm