Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

doctor bills

My husband recently passed away from cancer, he had medical insurance, but a high deductable, I was not on his policy, am I responsible for paying these bills?


Asked on 4/11/07, 4:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: doctor bills

His estate will be responsible unless you signed as a guarantor when he was admitted to the hospital.

Also, in some instances, a married person can be asked to contribute, but that doctrine, the doctrine of necessaries, is probably not a viable way for the hospital to pursue you.

If you husband had assets that make probate an option, you should consider visiting with a probate attorney and finding out what needs to be done.

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Answered on 4/11/07, 4:09 pm


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