After the father dies and all of his other funds and assets are exhausted, can the house be sold and the proceeds be split equally with half to the creditors and half to the surviving daughter?
At this point, is Medicaid involved? Is would assume no because Medicaid picks up everything medically that Medicare doesn't assuming ur Dad has Medicare.
Why are there outstanding Medical bills? Medicare usually pays 80% with suppliments picking up the balance. Except for copays and deductables.
IMO, how you handle Dad's debts after he dies is up to you. If you want to remain in the house, then you may need to pay off the debt if he has no assets left to do so. Does Dad have a Will saying upon his death you inherit his half of the house? Without a Will its not an automatic thing. The State steps in to determine who inherits. You can get a 2nd mortgage to pay off the debts.
Why are there outstanding Medical bills? Medicare usually pays 80% with suppliments picking up the balance. Except for copays and deductables.
IMO, how you handle Dad's debts after he dies is up to you. If you want to remain in the house, then you may need to pay off the debt if he has no assets left to do so. Does Dad have a Will saying upon his death you inherit his half of the house? Without a Will its not an automatic thing. The State steps in to determine who inherits. You can get a 2nd mortgage to pay off the debts.