can a debt collector garnish social security or retirement benefits?

state of OK, medical bills incurred by deceased husband

Public Comments

1. No they cannot. They may make you pay the amount if you happen to have money in an account under your name.
2. Refer the collection agency to the Probate Court or attorney for the estate. This is what probate is for -- to settle the debts of the deceased and distribute the estate. Once they are referred to Probate Court, they are out of your hair. They cannot attach any of your assets, only put in a claim to the Probate Court for any assets which may have been in your husband's name.
3. NO!!! And as far as you even having to pay you are on liable as far as suing you is concerned for a period of one year after the dos if your husband is dead