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Specifically, California Family Code section 4400 (?FC 4400?) states that, ?Except as otherwise provided by law, an adult child shall, to the extent of the adult child's ability, support a parent who is in need and unable to self-maintain by work.?

In addition, filial responsibility laws may obligate adult children to cover the cost of their parents' food, clothing, shelter and medical expenses when the parents themselves cannot afford to do so.

The laws governing PoA forms vary in each state; however, in Alabama, your Power of Attorney will require notarization. If your agent will have the ability to handle real estate transactions, the Power of Attorney will need to be signed before a notary and recorded or filed with the county.

(3) ELDERLY PERSON. A person 60 years of age or older. (4) EMOTIONAL ABUSE. The intentional or reckless infliction of emotional or mental anguish or the use of a physical or chemical restraint, medication, or isolation as punishment or as a substitute for treatment or care of any elderly person.

The states that have such laws on the books are Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, ...

Yes, you can refuse to care for elderly parents. However, filial responsibility laws obligate children to provide their parents with clothing, food, housing, and medical attention. In the United States, each state has its laws requiring children to take care of their elderly parents.