Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
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Is surving husband responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse (Bill is her name) in state of massachusetts?
Asked on 12/22/09, 12:22 pm
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Christopher Vaughn-Martel
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
Generally, the answer is no. The estate, and not survivors, is liable. Feel free to contact my office if you require further assistance. 617-357-4898.
Answered on 12/27/09, 1:35 pm
Generally the answer is no, although her estate would be liable. However, there was a recent collection case in which a Nursing Home was permitted to collect its bills from the spouse under an old statute which makes spouses responsible for necessities provided to a spouse.
Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.
Answered on 12/27/09, 2:24 pm
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