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Watch for these clauses in your contract -- and ask for changes as necessary
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The adult child of a nursing home resident is not liable for nursing home bills unless the child lawfully agreed to be a financial responsible party.
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Is an adult child responsible for parents' nursing home bills? He's only responsible for nursing home bills if he signed an agreement to that effect.
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