Q: If I request medical records through probate courT will creditors come after me and my family?
A:
If you haven't personally signed to be responsible for such bills, no, there is no theory that would allow them to 'go after' you (for anything more than the cost of providing the records) because you ask for medical records. You DO need to insure you ask for the records in the proper way to avoid such liability however.
Seek local legal representation because trying to 'do this yourself' will lead to frustration and increased time and expense. WHY do you want medical records in the first place? Malpractice concerns? Something else related to litigation? Again, YOU NEED A LOCAL ATTORNEY to insure you do this properly!
-- This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship.
I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice
A: To get the records thru the probate court you will have to be appointed special administrator. Various creditors will monitor the filing and may send bills and file claims with the court. In Nevada you are only liable to creditors of the decedent to the extent that you have "inherited" assets from the Decedent whether thru the probate process or whether outside of probate such as by being the surviving joint tenant or the pay on death beneficiary of an account.
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