Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
dead husband
Is a wife legally responsible for a dead husbands medical bills?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: dead husband
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No, not unless she guaranteed payment.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: dead husband
Normally no, unless when she checked him in, she signed papers (like a co-signer) to be responsible. Some hospitals do this. Check the paperwork from the hospital.