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Stoner & Associates, P.C.

  • 2540 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road, Rochester, NY 14623

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Paul M. Ryther

  • 97 Main St., East Bloomfield, NY 14443-0278

Robert W. Avery, Attorney at Law

  • 133 SOMERSHIRE DR., Rochester, NY 14617-5674

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Creary & Creary Attorney's P.C.

  • 18 N. Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534-1390

Law Office of Paul W. Martin

  • 481 Penbrooke Dr., Ste. 2, Penfield, NY 14526

Paul Whittaker Burbank

  • 125 State St., Ste. 400, Rochester, NY 14614

Torres Law Office, P.C.

  • 70 Linden Oaks, Suite 220, Rochester, NY 14625

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

  • Rochester, NY 14604-2711

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Lewis A. Vallone, Esq.

  • 183 Orchard Park Blvd., Rochester, NY 14609-3351

Peter E. J. Nilsson

  • 6996 Harder Rd., Livonia, NY 14487

Morgenstern Devoesick PLLC

  • 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 200, Pittsford, NY 14534

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  • 30 W. Broad St., Ste. 400, Rochester, NY 14614

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  • Two State Street, Rochester, NY 14614-1340

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  • 2292 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606-5726

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  • 180 Canal View Blvd., Ste. 100, Rochester, NY 14623

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  • 349 W. Commercial St., East Rochester, NY 14445-2403

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  • 19 W. Main St., Macedon, NY 14502

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  • 48 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424

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  • 135 Lazy Trl., Penfield, NY 14526-1705

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  • 350 Linden Oaks, Third Floor, Rochester, NY 14625-2825

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Theron E. Howard

  • 15 Clay St., Le Roy, NY 14482-0250

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  • 1134 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617

Osborn, Reed & Burke, LLP

  • 45 Exchange Blvd., 4th Floor, Rochester, NY 14614-2078

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Law Office of Michael Jonascu

  • 45 Exchange Blvd., Ste. 914, Rochester, NY 14614-2006

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  • 29 W. Main Street, Le Roy, NY 14482

Patrick Michael Arena

  • 2540 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623

Law Offices of Russell J. Guglielmino

  • 134 S. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14608-2268

Schell & Schell Attorneys at Law, P.C.

  • 200 Perinton Hills Office Park, Ste. 280, Fairport, NY 14450

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Am I responsible for my dead husband's hospital and doctor bills?

Rudolf Jon Karvay
Answered by attorney Rudolf Jon Karvay (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Berkman, Henoch, Peterson Peddy, P.C.
The answer to your question is rather complicated. Generally, unless you are contractually obligated, a joint debtor or co-signor you are not responsible for your deceased husband's debts. If your husband died with assets (money or property), then his estate may be responsible for the debts. The executor or administrator of the estate will need to negotiate and pay your husband's debts to the extent that there are sufficient assets to pay. If your husband died with no assets, then the debts do not get paid. However, medical creditors may seek to hold you liable under the doctrine of "medical necessaries." In order to do so, a creditor must show that the services were rendered based upon your credit. In addition, the creditor must show that the amounts alleged to be owed are commensurate with your means. I suggest that you seek out the advice of an attorney for a more detailed examination of your particular circumstances.
The answer to your question is rather complicated. Generally, unless you are contractually obligated, a joint debtor or co-signor you are not responsible for your deceased husband's debts. If your husband died with assets (money or property), then his estate may be responsible for the debts. The executor or administrator of the estate will need to negotiate and pay your husband's debts to the extent that there are sufficient assets to pay. If your husband died with no assets, then the debts do not get paid. However, medical creditors may seek to hold you liable under the doctrine of "medical necessaries." In order to do so, a creditor must show that the services were rendered based upon your credit. In addition, the creditor must show that the amounts alleged to be owed are commensurate with your means. I suggest that you seek out the advice of an attorney for a more detailed examination of your particular circumstances.
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How do I leave everything to my kids?

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Answered by attorney Mark T. Peters (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Peters Law, PLLC
Then leave a will giving them everything. I like to put in a line that says I know I am married, but I choose to leave her nothing. Even then, she may be entitled to the first $50,000 of your separate property.
Then leave a will giving them everything. I like to put in a line that says I know I am married, but I choose to leave her nothing. Even then, she may be entitled to the first $50,000 of your separate property.
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How can I guarantee that all the assets my spouse inherited from our marriage go to our child and not to the new spouse if I die first?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
You discuss using a trust with an estate planning attorney. The type of trust that you are interested may include a QTIP trust, or may provide that your of the community is to be used for the benefit of the child. A Will will not provide you with the protection that you desire.
You discuss using a trust with an estate planning attorney. The type of trust that you are interested may include a QTIP trust, or may provide that your of the community is to be used for the benefit of the child. A Will will not provide you with the protection that you desire.
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