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.

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Answered on 7/13/08, 10:51 am


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