Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

La./Tx. Issue

A single man, above the age of 40, living in Texas for approximately 1 1/2 years,dies in a Texas hospital, after 13 days of life support. The single man hasn't worked in over a year. Does the State of Texas pick up the hospital tab or does the Man's inherited La. estate pay for his debt, even though he left a will, leaving adult nieces his estate? If possible, how long can this stay in effect?


Asked on 8/30/03, 10:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steve LeBlanc Steve LeBlanc, Ltd., (APLC)

Re: La./Tx. Issue

If the heirs accept their inheiratance, then they become liable for the debts thereof, in this case the hospital bill and any other debts of the succession. The heirs can choose to accept the succession with benefit of inventory, and if they find the succession is insolvent, they can then renounce their interest. In this case I think

Texas law would cover the time limit issue.

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Answered on 8/30/03, 2:26 pm


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