Mom & dad separated...he lived with me. He passed unexpectedly. I get all dr. bills

[paige_ob]

Mom & dad separated...he lived with me. He passed unexpectedly. I get all dr. bills

What is the name of your state? Illinois My father passed away. My mother and him were separated for 2 yrs. He lived with me. I am receiving all doctor bills and creditors calling. Am I responsible??? And is my mother???

 

[nhunsb1]

Are they still married (your parents)?
How old are you?

 

[paige_ob]

yes they are still married.....and I am 36.

 

[kat1963]

You might want to consider posting this on the will & probate board. You will also want to include if he had a will, assets. ect. But just in general however, his estate would be responsible for paying his medical & funeral bills before distribution. So if he had anything of value, it would have to be liquidated to pay the bills first. I really don't believe you can be held personally responsible if he passed with no assets...but again, repost w/additional details on the above board.
I'm sorry about your Dad.....
KAT

 

[nhunsb1]

The following link may help you, but you will have to be able to take a bit of time looking it over.

http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/ilcs/chapterlist.html

 

[happy divorce]

You are not responsible. The estate is. You may be the executor of the estate and that is the *only* responsibility you *may* have. There is no rules requiring you to pay it out of your personal funds, his debts is his debts. This is not a state specific issue, it is generally governed by federal law (collection practices, FCRA, etc.)

Next question: Is your mother responsible? Most likely yes. Because she was married to him. Creditors can go after either spouse. (this is an issue comonly addressed in divorce law but it applies here as well.)

 

[cyana]

<Next question: Is your mother responsible? Most likely yes. Because she was married to him. Creditors can go after either spouse. (this is an issue comonly addressed in divorce law but it applies here as well.)>

Not entirely true. This would only apply to any of their "joint" debts since IL is not a Community Property state. And unless you had joint accounts with him, you're not required to pay any of his debts either.

 

[happy divorce]

I must concur with the above. My statement regarding joint liability is based on California law.