Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
financial responsibilities
My 95 yr. old grandmother incurred a $7500 debt in the rehab facility. It ocurred between the time they said she could go home (when medicare quit paying for rehab since she no longer needed it) and when I could find a nursing home with an available medicaid bed. Now the collection company is sending me bills and she has no money. I called the collection company today, explained everything and they're trying to make me feel like I will be responsible for this debt, which I am not totally surprized they're doing.
He made a comment that I should have taken her out of the facility when the insurance ran out--to where???
Anyway, am I responsible for these debts that occurred during this time frame? Should I get an attorney or let it ride out knowing I'm not responsible. Of course the court won't give out any advice. I tell you, I will never do this again, I try to be a good person and I feel that I have no protection unless I'm willing to pay for it. Which I don't think I should have to do. Ugh!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: financial responsibilities
Dear Madam:
This is in response to the facts you presented in your email of May 11, 2001, which was received by this office on June 21, 2001.
Your grandmother may be able to meet the qualifications to receive benefits through Medicaid to assist in paying this invoice, otherwise she may be liable for the $7,500.00 debt.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact this office at the number listed below.
Sincerely,
Blair Moody attorney for Nichols & Eberth, P.C.
(313) 561-5700
Re: financial responsibilities
Unless you signed to be PERSONALLY liable, you are not liable, your grandmother is. So it is important to know who signed the contract, and in what capacity. If you signed as guardian or consverator of your grandmother, as she has no assets, they are just trying to bully you into paying. So, if you aren't liable write them a letter to quit dunning you and copy the attorney general's office, just for effect. Or hire an attorney just to write a letter telling them to 'buzz' off, in the legal sense.
Good luck.
Pat Prince
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