QUESTION
Who is obligated to take care of a ill, elderly person?
Asked on Aug 13th, 2012 on Family Law - Louisiana
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Recently my sick uncle was sent to our house without notice by the children of my uncle's ex-girlfriend. He is 73 years old and has Dementia/ Alzheimer's and is quickly deteriorating. We cannot afford to keep caring for him. He has 5 children who have the money and time to care for him but they refuse too. Can they be oligated by law?
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Timothy Kevin Byrne Attorney at Law
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No.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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Melvin G. Franke
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Yes.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 2:19 AM
Dave Hawkins
No.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 2:16 AM
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John E. Kirchner
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Generally, no. You need to contact the Adult Protective Services Division of the Department of Human Services for assistance if you live in Colorado. If you live in another state you need to contact whatever state agency is appropriate.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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I don't know of any person who is obligated to care for him. Possibly a wife. You should deal with the children, tell them you will put him on the streets if someone does not take him. I hope they do not take the bluff.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Contact DHS and discuss your situation with adult protective services.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 AM
You may want to check into Medicaid benefits available to him.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
They can't be compelled by law to take care of him but then neither can you. If you can't care for him and they won't, speak with adult protective services as they may be able to assist in finding a placement for him.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 AM
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Law Office of Eric J. Smith
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Sadly, adult children of the elderly are not required under the law to care for their parents, nor do you have a legal responsibility to care for him. In Texas, the Department of Aging and Disability Services has caseworkers who may be able to help. This is where local churches and non-profits may help, too.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Leonard A. Kaanta
No, they are not responsible. He should apply for medicaid.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Melissa Kay-Peterson Roudabush
Yes, under california law, children are obligated to care for their parents.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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No, that is what nursing homes are for.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Barbara A. Fontaine
Possibly. It depends on the laws in your state. If he cared for them as children, they may have an obligation now. If he is 73, they should look into the Medicare program. Give them a push.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:43 AM
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His children are obligated to care for him.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
No, and neither can you.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:42 AM