Can a nursing home pursue family members for unpaid bills?
Families aren't always responsible for nursing home debt, but there are often important exceptions to that rule.
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Angelica previously held editorial roles at Bankrate, HousingWire and other financial publications, where she focused on insurance, credit cards and mortgage and housing content. She has also written for publications like The Motley Fool and Forbes Advisor. Prior to working in personal finance, Angelica held editorial roles at alt-weeklies that include the Houston Press and the Dallas Observer.
Families aren't always responsible for nursing home debt, but there are often important exceptions to that rule.
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