Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Washington

Older dependents

My brother (60) who is 8 years older then I is now my dependent and is living with me and my family. He is our dependent on our taxes. He has no job. Question-as a listed dependent on our taxes are we responable for his debt, civil problems, lawsuits or traffic accidents bill...? Thank you


Asked on 2/06/07, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: Older dependents

No, his debts are his issues, not yours. You do not take them on by virtue of caring for your brother.

You might want to consider setting up a guardianship for him, or at the very minimum having a durable power or attorney written (presuming he's competent to sign one.) That could save a world of heartache down the road for your family.

Hope this helps. Powell

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Answered on 2/06/07, 12:13 pm


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