<prompt> Human: Hi, throwaway because Im afraid Im doing something illegal..I live in Virginia and my dad passed away in a hospital 2 months ago. Ive been receiving calls from the hospital financial services almost every week. They leave voice messages specifically for my dad... Do they not know hes dead?Right after he passed, my mom went crazier. Long story short, I lost contact with her. I think she still keeps in touch with my older brother, but I cant contact her or her friends Dont want to contact them, ever, preferably..What will happen to me if I continue to ignore these calls? Should I call them and forward them my mothers number? Im afraid theyre going to make me pay for his bills if I answer. My mother already stole my money before she cut contact with me and I dont have any more to be taken.Sorry in advance if Im asking in the wrong sub.TL;DR- Dad passed away. Hospital debt collector keeps calling me for him. Is it my responsibility to take the callbill?Edit: Wow... Thank you so much for your advices and kind words. I feel...relieved. Ill get the death certificate and get the certified letter to them quickly! Once again, thank you so much.  <response>: YOU OWE THEM NOTHING!!!Dont pay a cent OP. If you even pay 0.01, just to be nice you could be held responsible for the entire bill. As others have said, tell them who you are and that you will not pay the bill, and to put you on their do not contact list. If they keep harassing you, sue them. 