Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky
husband is deceased
If husband passes away no estate and has several medical bills is the wife responsible for these debts.
Asked on 1/15/07, 2:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Owens
Philip M. Owens, Attorney at Law
Re: husband is deceased
In Kentucky, she is not liable unless she is co-signed on the bills. This is often the case - the spouse signs the admitting forms and on that form is a promise to pay the charges.
Answered on 1/16/07, 7:43 am