Are filial responsibility laws enforced?
Filial responsibility laws make children responsible for parents’ long-term care costs. Many states have filial responsibility laws that make children responsible for their parents’ medical care. However, these laws are rarely enforced.
Can I be made responsible for my parents medical bills?
In most cases, the deceased person’s estate is responsible for paying any debt left behind, including medical bills. If there’s not enough money in the estate, family members still generally aren’t responsible for covering a loved one’s medical debt after death — although there are some exceptions.
