On August 9, Larry Mandelker was quoted in USA Today on the legal and financial risks adult children may face when caring for aging parents.
According to the article, family conflicts over caregiving and inheritance can escalate into costly litigation after a parent dies, particularly when siblings question how the caregiver handled the parent’s finances or medical decisions. Even when accusations are unfounded, caregivers may have to bear the expense of defending themselves.
Mandelker emphasized that careful documentation can provide an important defense against such claims. “The best defense is really careful records,” he said, noting that caregivers who reimburse themselves for expenses should maintain documentation showing what they paid for and why.
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