When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent's Nursing Home Bill?
Although a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, ther...
Read moreTypically, children are not legally responsible to support their parents and the power of attorney doesn’t change this. However, children can take on this liability, sometimes unwittingly, under the documents they sign upon nursing home admission or commitments they may make to the nursing home. Further, some states have “filial responsibility” laws that do confer liability on the children. Usually these are old laws that are on the books but are not enforced. However, Pennsylvania’s filial responsibility law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 4603, is relatively new and may be enforced. To get a definite answer based on your circumstances and Pennsylvania law and practice, you will need to consult with a Pennsylvania elder law attorney. To find one near you, go here: https://www.elderlawanswers.com/pennsylvania-elder-law-attorneys
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