Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Washington

Medical Bill Liability

If a parent dies and leaves medical bills will adult children be liable?


Asked on 3/26/07, 11:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: Medical Bill Liability

Short answer: No. The duty to pay is with the parent's estate. If the estate is solvent, the bill will tun into a lien from the provider or DSHS and the estate can deal with it.

One cannot be obligated to pay the debts of a decedent without a writing.

Hope that helps. Elizabeth Powell

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Answered on 3/27/07, 12:06 am


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