Widow's Responsibility for Medical Debt in Oklahoma
My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Oklahoma
My father in law recently passed away. He had no assets in his name alone. He had a car and house in both his name and my mother in law's name. Is my mother in law responsible for his medical debt now that he's passed? If not, can the creditor attach to their home? I believe we are a joint property state meaning the house is not subject to propate so what happens if she sells the home... can they collect 1/2 of her equity?
Re: Widow's Responsibility for Medical Debt in Oklahoma
Oklahoma makes spouses responsible for the cost of necessary medical care provided to the other spouse.
Quote:
Quoting Oklahoma Statutes, Sec. 43-209.1. Joint and several liability of husband and wife.
Husband and wife shall be jointly and severally liable for debts incurred on account of necessaries furnished to either spouse unless otherwise provided by law or court order.
Re: Widow's Responsibility for Medical Debt in Oklahoma
Thanks for the response! So my question still is now that I know she's responsible can they attach to her house. I'm assuming as long as she is making payments they cannot attach to his estate or her home?