<p>I can see more and more states and countries trying to get a relative to pay for the costs of caring for aging elders that have few/no resources. The alternative is for the state/nation to share those costs, which many folks aren’t too happy about either.</p>
<p>HI currently has no filial responsibility law in force but as a practical matter, many folks DO care for their aging relatives (or other loved ones who can’t provide for themselves). It’s partly cultural and partly a recognition of how very high the cost of living is in our state.</p>