Who is responcible for the bills of a family member who is incapacitated?

Scott M asked:


My stepfather suffered a massive stroke on Friday the 13th – I have come to help my mother with his financial obligations. I am so confused! After going through his financial records we discovered obligations we knew about and many we didn’t. He has a mortgage, a home equity loan, 4 credit cards, cell phone, plus all the regular utilities. He will survive but it his paralysis is so severe that he may never speak or walk again. My mother has always kept her finances seperate from my stepfather’s. They file married but seperate. My mother can not afford to pay both his debts and hers. Is she reponcible for all of his financial obligations? If anyone can help me I would be so grateful.

DUNCAN
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