Does spousal support include health insurance?
Does spousal support include health insurance?
Health insurance can often be included in an alimony settlement. In some cases, the amount of alimony can be increased so that the supported spouse will have the ability to purchase medical insurance.
What if I can’t afford my medical bills?
If you can’t afford to pay even a percentage of your full bill immediately, try asking for a 25% discount if you make a large down payment now. A less aggressive strategy is to ask if the provider will charge you the discounted fee that Medicare or Medicaid pays.
What can I do if my ex won’t pay medical bills?
If your ex-spouse won’t pay his share of your child’s medical expenses, your best option is to request reimbursement through family court.
Does my parents debt passed to me?
This is an important question to ask if your parents are carrying high amounts of debt and you’re worried about having to pay those bills when they pass away. Again, the short answer is usually no. You generally don’t inherit debts belonging to someone else the way you might inherit property or other assets from them.
Who pays debt of a deceased parent?
If your parents die and leave debts without enough money to cover them, creditors may come after you to collect. It is not your responsibility to pay. Once the estate is in probate, an attorney or the state will create a list of debtors needing to be repaid.
Is it necessary to remove deceased spouse from bank account?
At death, ownership of the entire account vests automatically with the survivor. You would generally only have to provide the institution with a copy of the death certificate to have your deceased spouse’s name removed from the account.
Can I access my joint bank account if my husband dies?
Joint bank accounts If one dies, all the money will go to the surviving partner without the need for probate or letters of administration. Probate or letters of administration may still be needed if there are other assets that are not jointly owned.
Can I take all the money out of a joint bank account?
Any individual who is a member of the joint account can withdraw from the account and deposit to it. Either owner can withdraw the money from the account when they want to without getting permission from the other owner. So if a relationship sours, one owner could legally take all the money out.
When you have a joint account and one person dies?
The vast majority of banks set up all of their joint accounts as “Joint with Rights of Survivorship” (JWROS). This type of account ownership generally states that upon the death of either of the owners, the assets will automatically transfer to the surviving owner.
