
In the News
Title
Why filial laws are a 'sleeping giant' that could prompt long-term-care planning
Featured Faculty
Jamie Patrick Hopkins
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-24-2016
Abstract
For those clients stubbornly objecting to engage in long-term-care planning, here's a point that could drive home its importance: They could inadvertently stick their kids with a huge medical bill down the road.
That's because of something known as filial responsibility laws, on the books in around 30 states.
Recommended Citation
Iacurci, Greg, "Why filial laws are a 'sleeping giant' that could prompt long-term-care planning" (2016). In the News. 1370.
https://digitalcommons.theamericancollege.edu/news/1370