Deceased Fathers Nursing Home Debt

Summary

In Tennessee, a Power of Attorney (POA) ends at death and the executor of the estate handles the debts. The users father had a debt from a nursing home, but since the user did not co-sign any agreement, they are not typically responsible for this debt. The fathers house and car are being recovered by the state. The user was advised to contact Dyersburg City Court for further assistance.

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his house and car but state is recovering that. Nursing home sent me a certified letter addressed to me.
What is the content of the certified letter you received from the nursing home?
to pay or be turned over to collection.
Did you sign any agreement with the nursing home to be personally responsible for your father's debts?
I don’t think so. I didn’t sign any papers there
What is the location of the nursing home? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
he was taken from the hospital
Did the nursing home provide any services after your father's death?

In Tennessee, children are not typically responsible for their parents' debts unless they co-signed for them.
dyersburg tennesee
Did you receive any services from the nursing home after your father's death?

- In Tennessee, a POA ends at death and the executor of the estate handles debts.
- Dyersburg City Court: * W Court St, Dyersburg, TN *, Phone: (*) *-*.
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In Tennessee, you're generally not responsible for your father's debts unless you co-signed. Contact Dyersburg City Court for further assistance: * W Court St, Dyersburg, TN *, Phone: (*) *-*.