Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Widow medical debt liability for deceased spouse
A widow's husband passed away after an expensive illness.
Medicare and a ''catastrophic'' secondary insurance paid a good
portion of the medical bills. However there are many bills coming
in for payment of costs not covered by the two insurances. The
deceased did not have an Estate established, but left everything to
the spouse in his Will. Some of the providers have written off the
remainder of the costs, but others are very adamant about pament
by the widow. It is my understanding that in Florida the widow no
longer has an obligation to pay those additional charges for here
deceased spouse's medical bills. Is that true? Thank you.

Asked on 9/20/05, 10:42 am

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Re: Widow medical debt liability for deceased spouse

The estate of the decedent is responsible for his debts not a spouse. If he left assets in his name, a probate is necessary.

Answered on 9/20/05, 5:08 pm

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