Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina
Estate expenses
How liable are surviving children for parent's hospital expenses not covered by Medicare? My mother only had $16 left in her bank account after all burial expenses were paid. We are all on limited incomes and could pay monthly, but certainly not the amounts in full.
Asked on 7/13/08, 9:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Rosner
Rosner Law Firm P.A.
Re: Estate expenses
Typically you would not be responsible for parent's medical expenses. There may be situations where you are such as you signed a document obligating yourself to pay.
Answered on 7/13/08, 10:51 am