Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana

Our daughter died three months ago after a short expensive hospital stay. She was 20. We claimed her as a dependent on our tax return as she was a college student, and also carried her heath insurance. Are we responsible for her remaining hospital bills? She has nothing in her estate to pay with.


Asked on 9/14/10, 8:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Voyle A. Glover Attorney at Law

Unlikely that you are responsible for her medical bills, unless you signed for them at the hospital as being the responsible party. She was, in the eyes of the State of Indiana, an adult. The fact that she was a dependent on your tax return is irrelevant.

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Answered on 9/20/10, 8:53 am


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