Reply #18: No. I was very careful that I did NOT do this. [View All]

I never signed anything whatsoever agreeing to be responsible for my mother's medical expenses. It is mean and irresponsible of you to post an assumption that I "probably" did.

O yes, the victim is always at fault.

Also, again:

1) To this day, years later, neither my mother nor I ever received a full statement for what this hospital alleges they are owed.
2) No bill or claim was ever submitted to my mother's very substantial insurance.

I am not a lawyer, but as far as married couples assuming the debts of each other (assuming there actually IS a legitimate debt owed) I believe that this varies by state and possibly by the terms of prenuptial agreements. Same with estate law. Consult a lawyer in your own state to find out what applies to you, if you are among the lucky few who can afford one.