What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia
My wife recently passed away and I have been severely struggling financially (she provided about 60% of our income). Now I got bills from the hospital and a doctor's office asking me to pay for my wife's treatments. I can barely pay for food. I certainly don't have thousands laying around to pay these creditors. Am I legally responsible for paying for my deceased wife's medical bills? I never signed anything agreeing to pay. Can they legally force me to pay under the circumstances?
My wife recently passed away and I have been severely struggling financially (she provided about 60% of our income). Now I got bills from the hospital and a doctor's office asking me to pay for my wife's treatments. I can barely pay for food. I certainly don't have thousands laying around to pay these creditors. Am I legally responsible for paying for my deceased wife's medical bills? I never signed anything agreeing to pay. Can they legally force me to pay under the circumstances?