What to do if my mother filed for bankruptcy and medical bills I accrued as a kid got transferred to me?
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What to do if my mother filed for bankruptcy and medical bills I accrued as a kid got transferred to me?
All of the bills were from visits I had made but they were billed to my mom since I was still in school and technically in her care. Some or all of the visits may have been made when I was 18. However I never signed for them but I was held responsible for them after her bankruptcy a few years ago. They even had captured money out of my bank account a few times causing debt issues I wouldn’t have had. Something seems pretty wrong to me. I never got any notices or anything. The only reason I found out it was them was cause I had to go to the clinic one time and was informed that I had more yet to pay.
Asked on July 22, 2011 Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It sounds that there may be a judgment against you for these medical bills if money was taken out of one of your bank accounts causing problems. You need to contact the company that is claiming that you owe money for medical bills and ask for copies of all medical bills, invoices and judgments against you.
Carefully review what is received. Did you have medical insurance at the time the bills were incurred.
Minor children can be held responsible in the end for services rendered for them in certain circumstances. Most States deem someone 18 years or older an adult.
If you do not receive the requested paperwork, you should consult with a debt collection lawyer. It seems that the obligation claimed owed by you is as an adult based upon the substance of your question.
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