Legal Question in Elder Law in New York

nursing homes

We are 2 people in our 70's, both widowed who are going to get married. The woman has a 200 acre farm and significant money in the bank. She has a pension and SSN. The man has a small amount of money in the bank, no property and a pension incl. SSN worth $3500/month and life insurance worth $90,000. In the event one of us has to enter a nursing home, what is the financial responsibility of the other regarding the payment of the cost? Does one or the other have to pay anything towards these costs?


Asked on 6/12/07, 6:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Moberg Moberg & Associates

Re: nursing homes

Yes. You have a spousal duty to support one another for medical care. You may plan ahead by utilizing some estate planning documents.

You may contact me at anytime to further discuss your unique situation.

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Answered on 6/13/07, 10:29 am


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