Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: RE: Deceased Debt

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Possibly. If a guarantee was signed by the spouse, then the spouse would be responsible. If not, courts have held a husband responsible for the wife's medical bills, although they have been reluctant to require a wife to pay the husband's medical debts.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: RE: Deceased Debt

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The deceased spouse's estate would be liable for any outstanding bills.