Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

My dad passed away on January 1st. Is my mom responsible for his medical bills?

Thanks for the help


Asked on 2/16/11, 11:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

I am sorry to hear about your father's passing.

There may be MassHealth liens in place that need to be dealt with, but private debts are the responsibility of the deceased's estate, not his surviving heirs.

If you would like some assistance in managing the estate and in dealing with creditors, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 617-357-4898, and press Extension 1 for attorney Carol Barton.

Best of luck.

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Answered on 2/16/11, 11:15 am


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