Elder laws

06-04-2009, 06:15 AM

My question is if an elderly person enters into a contract, then has to move into a assisted living type facility, are they liable for the remainder of the contract?

xoxoxoBruce · 06-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Welcome to the Cellar, carolmillet1.

I'd like to know the answer to that also.

classicman · 06-04-2009, 12:22 PM

Typically speaking, yes as long as they were of sound mind when they originally signed the paperwork. Of course, anyone can pretty much get out of anything nowadays.

wolf · 06-04-2009, 12:24 PM

You probably want to talk to an attorney about that one, rather than soliciting advice from a bunch of wiseacres on the internet.

The answer may change depending on the specific conditions involved, as well as the jurisdiction. Since you're talking about an assisted living setting rather than a higher level of care, competency to enter into a contract is probably not an issue, but one never knows.

Again, consult an attorney.

Flint · 06-04-2009, 01:03 PM

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Shawnee123 · 06-04-2009, 01:05 PM

Are they by chance living in that start-up assisted living facility in florida? I don't know the law, but I know where they can get some good hotdogs.

glatt · 06-04-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carolmillet1

My question is if an elderly person enters into a contract, then has to move into a assisted living type facility, are they liable for the remainder of the contract?

Where are you located? Are you the elderly person?

ZenGum · 06-05-2009, 01:12 AM

Shawnee, the n00b is never got to get two in-jokes at once. Meanie! :p

Hi Carol, welcome, I have no legal knowledge, and can't think of any wisecracks, so, uhh, hi.

06-05-2009, 03:39 AM

Follow wolf's advice to consult an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact the National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. While your concern is not their main focus, they may have fielded your question before and be able to provide direction. You can also contact the administrative law division of your state's health department for rudimentary guidance on any protections offered in your state.

06-04-2009, 06:15 AM	#1
carolmillet1 Guest Posts: n/a	Elder laws My question is if an elderly person enters into a contract, then has to move into a assisted living type facility, are they liable for the remainder of the contract?

06-04-2009, 12:19 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Welcome to the Cellar, carolmillet1. I'd like to know the answer to that also. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-04-2009, 12:22 PM	#3
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Typically speaking, yes as long as they were of sound mind when they originally signed the paperwork. Of course, anyone can pretty much get out of anything nowadays. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-04-2009, 12:24 PM	#4
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	You probably want to talk to an attorney about that one, rather than soliciting advice from a bunch of wiseacres on the internet. The answer may change depending on the specific conditions involved, as well as the jurisdiction. Since you're talking about an assisted living setting rather than a higher level of care, competency to enter into a contract is probably not an issue, but one never knows. Again, consult an attorney. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

06-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#5
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06-04-2009, 01:05 PM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Are they by chance living in that start-up assisted living facility in florida? I don't know the law, but I know where they can get some good hotdogs. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-05-2009, 01:12 AM	#8
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Shawnee, the n00b is never got to get two in-jokes at once. Meanie! :p Hi Carol, welcome, I have no legal knowledge, and can't think of any wisecracks, so, uhh, hi. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

06-05-2009, 03:39 AM	#9
NoBoxes Guest Posts: n/a	Follow wolf's advice to consult an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact the National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. While your concern is not their main focus, they may have fielded your question before and be able to provide direction. You can also contact the administrative law division of your state's health department for rudimentary guidance on any protections offered in your state.

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