Susan in TX Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 My MIL had a heart attack on Sun. and open heart surgery on Wed. She is still sedated and in intensive care and will continue to be sedated for a few more days. Her condition is quite critical at this point and I don't know when she will be well enough to ask about any bills that need to be paid. I really don't want her to have to deal with the headaches of unpaid bills, late fees, etc. when this is all over but I have no idea how to take care of anything or even find out what bills she might have. Anyhow, anybody have any experience with this. BTW, MIL is single and dh is next of kin. Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Are you within driving distance of her house? If so, I would pick up her mail regularly. If she is conscious, you should really get her to sign a power of attorney so you can use her checkbook to pay her bills for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Are you within driving distance of her house? If so, I would pick up her mail regularly. If she is conscious, you should really get her to sign a power of attorney so you can use her checkbook to pay her bills for her. We do live close by so we can pick up her mail. Unfortunately, she isn't conscious and won't be for at least a few more days. Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Ask at the hospital if they have someone on staff who can answer your questions in this regard - this has to come up fairly often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 If you've got the bills in hand & can afford it, you can just pay them either by check possibly credit card. They don't look at the who's paying, just the account # & amount. Did you hear about the man that sent his investment check of $90,000 to the water company to pay his g-daughter's $13 bill? 600 yrs of bill paid!! Obviously, they're going to refund the amount. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda's Mommy Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Call the companies and explain the situation and that you need a few days to get the power of attorney set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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