Question:
Recently, in certain jurisdictions, courts are imposing a contractual obligation for the care of an elderly relative like a parent, infirmed aunt/uncle or other relative. For instance, if a person provides financial support such as sending $500 a month to such relative and/or is responsible for taking the relative to doctor's appointments, grocery store trips, and other transportation needs, some courts are now saying that there is an implied contract between the person providing the care and the infirmed relative. Is this fair? are there avenues to "get out" of such a contract?