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Are Adult Children Legally Responsible for Their Elderly Parents? The Law Explained

While most Americans believe adult children should care for aging parents, the legal reality is far more complex and state-specific. When asking, "Are adult children legally responsible for their elderly parents?", the answer hinges on a complex and often misunderstood body of law known as filial responsibility statutes.

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Who is legally responsible for an elderly parent?

Did you know that over half of U.S. states have laws on the books that could hold adult children financially responsible for their parents? Answering the question of **who is legally responsible for an elderly parent?** involves navigating complex state-specific laws, pre-existing agreements, and careful proactive planning.

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