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Goldsmith & Guymon | Dara Goldsmith
It is possible, if they received assets from their parents, or if they signed as being responsible for the debt.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 8/31/2011
The Coyle Law Office | T. Andrew Coyle
Unless the son or daughter signed anything stating they would be responsible for the medical bills, they would not be liable for them upon the death of a parent. However, if the parent's estate has any assets, those assets may be used to help pay down that bill.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 8/31/2011
Martinson & Beason, PC | Douglas C Martinson II
Children will not be responsible for their parents' debts unless they have signed something to be responsible for them.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 8/31/2011
The Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall, P.A. | Laurie E. Ohall
In Florida, children are not responsible for their parents' medical bills unless you signed an agreement to be responsible for them.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 8/31/2011
Law Office of Matt Potempa, PLLC | Matt Potempa
Unless the children of the healthcare recipient agreed to make payment for services, they would not be liable for services.
Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 8/31/2011
Hugo Florido ESQ. | Hugo Florido
No, unless he signed some type of personal guarantee.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 8/31/2011
Law Office of Jackie Robert Geller | Jackie Robert Geller
Not unless they received property from the parents' estates, or agreed to be responsible by agreement with the medical providers.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/31/2011
Olson Althauser Samuelson & Rayan, LLP | Todd S. Rayan
Not unless they co-signed on any financial liabilities. The estate will be liable subject to certain family allowances.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 8/31/2011
The Schreiber Law Firm | Jeffrey D. Schreiber
Not personally, just any property (real estate, cars, bank accounts, etc.) owned by them has to be used to pay debts before distributing to children. If there ia no property owned by them, then there is nothing to go after.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/31/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
Maybe. Did they sign for or authorize them? Or did they take estate assets without the creditor being paid?
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 8/31/2011
