Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Hello,

There is a possibility she is responsible for the medical bills. The details of the circumstances and the extent of your father's estate must be reviewed before providing an accurate answer. Often, a medical facility asks someone to accept responsibility for payent in the event the patient is unable to pay.

Please understand this communication is not intended as legal advice for your particular circumstances. The information is provided for general instruction only. We are not in a attorney-client relationship, this is not legal advice, and this communication is not privileged.

Ms. Johnson's answer is correct. We need to know more about the circumstances.

But it should not affect her credit unless and until they sue and obtain a judgment. A lawyer who is knowledgeable of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Act will draft a letter for you which notifies the creditor that it is a disputed claim and what they can or can't do to collect on it.

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