If Medicaid and Medicare fail, adult children in many states will be subject to "filial responsibility laws" [View all]

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making them responsible for their indigent parents' care, including medical and nursing home care.

In truth, no one really wants to be sued for another person’s bills, even if it’s for family. That’s why you’ll want to find out what states have filial responsibility, and if it’s something that you need to watch out for.

How Many States Have Filial Responsibility Laws?
There are currently 29 states that have filial responsibility laws, but the number of participating states continues to change. For instance, Maryland repealed their statutes relating to filial responsibility as recently as 2007, bringing the number down from 30 to 29. Because not all states have laws relating to filial responsibility, it is necessary to find out whether they apply in the state you live in.

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