Hey!.. i was wondering where i go about finding information on a certan situation...my boyfriend takes care of his dad (60yr old man) is not able to move on his own without a powered whell chair,he suffered a stroke 2 years ago...and his health since then hasnt been good. He relies on my boyfriend (age 21) to take care of him, give him meals and cleans up unsanitary messes. My boyfriend lives with his dad,and is the only living family left. he cannot afford to live on his own.So my question is..If something were to happend to my boyfriends Father (God Forbid)... is there anything he can do now that can ensure that he is takin care of...housing wise and living? anything that he can sign up for?? if any1 can give me info. or refer me to a website..that would be so helpful!
2007-03-14 14:49:49 · 3 answers · asked by bostonzerosix 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, just like what Tiare says. This is something that though it is difficult, your BF will have to approach his dad about, and get everything taken care of. The simplest way is to do a holographic will, that is a handwritten will that says "Everything I have I give to my son", it's certainly not the best way however. It is way better to spend 200-400 bucks for a probate/trust/estate attorney so they can put everything down so there is a smooth transisiton. Look into the father's past employers, making sure if he has 401K, life insurance, stocks, profit sharing, anything and make sure that son is beneficiary. There is of course life insurance. In regards to the house it is very important that something be done now in regards to transfer of property to assure that this won't go into a probate situation and relieves some of the death tax burden on your BF if that is how your state works. And finally, consider (and I say this lightly because I have a personal predjudice against them, but may be viable in your BF's dads case) that is contacting funeral home and setting up what is called "Pre-planned Funeral Arrangements". The funeral takes a huge hunk out of anyone's pocket. Unless your BF's dad was a military veteran it may be the best way to assure that your BF doesn't incur this extremely expensive debt (average funeral approx. 12-15,000).
I commend your boyfriend for stepping up to the plate and being a terrific man, it's hard to due especially at his young age. And I applaud you for your love, concern and patience during this trying time for your family (yep, your family, girl!). Many prayers being sent your way!
2007-03-14 15:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle_My_Belle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think there is any way he can be compensated
his best bet is to get his Dad into a nursing home and move on with his life
He can try through his Dr. to see if there is a fee for a family member to look after a sick parent
2007-03-14 21:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is good of your boyfriend to care for his ailing father-that is exactly what he should do. if the father leaves the house to him in his will and makes him the benificiary for his life insurance and any assets he has, your boyfriend will receive these when his father passes.
2007-03-14 21:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋