What to do if my brother-in-law just passed away and now my sister is receiving thousands of dollars in medical bills from him which she cannot pay?
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What to do if my brother-in-law just passed away and now my sister is receiving thousands of dollars in medical bills from him which she cannot pay?
Some have been sent to collections. Is she responsible for his medical bills?
Asked on November 23, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
eric redman / Redman Ludwig, P.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
if she signed as responsible person for him then she could be. if it just because she is a spouse, then her liability should be very limited. depends on their financial situation whne the treatment was given
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