Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

who is responcible for medical bills when someone passes


Asked on 4/26/11, 1:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cedulie Laumann Arden Law Firm, LLC

Medical bills for a decedent should get paid out of estate assets.

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Answered on 4/26/11, 5:40 pm
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

The prior answer is true. As a result, the executor/personal representative must gather the assets of the decedent and pay his/her liabilities (including the medical bills) from the assets. If the liabilities exceed the assets, the family and executor are not responsible for any deficiencies.

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Answered on 4/29/11, 4:59 pm


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