What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee
Recently, my grandfather passed away. My mother had power of attorney over him for the last 9 years while he was residing in a nursing home. Yesterday, a collection agency called her at work claiming that they represent a doctor's office that had an outstanding bill from over 10 years ago that hadn't been paid. The claim sounded bogus to me. What should she do? Just pay the amount ($400+)? Isn't there a time limit on an outstanding balance? Should she ask for some sort of proof of the outstanding bill to be provided?
Thank you,
Dwight
Recently, my grandfather passed away. My mother had power of attorney over him for the last 9 years while he was residing in a nursing home. Yesterday, a collection agency called her at work claiming that they represent a doctor's office that had an outstanding bill from over 10 years ago that hadn't been paid. The claim sounded bogus to me. What should she do? Just pay the amount ($400+)? Isn't there a time limit on an outstanding balance? Should she ask for some sort of proof of the outstanding bill to be provided?
Thank you,
Dwight