WHAT IS FILIAL RESPONSIBILITY?

March 20, 2018
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By - Stouffer Legal

When someone needs long-term care and cannot personally afford that care, some states, including Maryland, have enacted Filial Responsibility laws. These laws can require, in some circumstances, that an adult child assume the financial responsibility for this long-term care for a parent who is unable to pay for it himself or herself.

Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities evoke these filial responsibility laws as a means to seek reimbursement for unpaid bills. This practice does not violate the federal Nursing Home Reform Act.

Many families assume Medicaid will take care of any long-term care. Obtaining Medicaid is a complex process and encompasses eight separate bodies of law (4 federal and 4 state). It is essential to contact an experienced estate planning attorney to initiate a consultation on Medicaid Asset Protection as well as taking proactive measures to ensure all long-term care needs can be met. Without proper planning, an adult child could face serious personal financial repercussions as a result of his or her parent's long-term care bills. 

Call (443) 470-3599 today and schedule a consultation with one of our experienced Maryland Estate Planning Attorneys to learn more about Estate or Elder Law and how we can help you.

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