velcorin Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 There was a family discussion over Christmas regarding my MiL planning to move into retirement accomodation sometime in the future, but no date has been fixed yet. Things got a bit "fraught" (loud), when she wasn't there, regarding this. Basically, under the French system, she has to pay for everything herself, until she has no money or assetsl eft, then her children have to pay. Arguements ensued, it seems they expect my wife and I, to pick up a large part of the cost, because we could afford it. My wife was adamant this wasn't going to happen, which seems to have somewhat upset what little relationship she has with her sisters.I am hoping someone may be able to point me in the direction of an idiots guide (French or English) which deals with the financial side of retirement homes in France. I need to research this for myself before I discuss it with my wife, personally I don't have a problem with subsidising her sisters' contributions, as they are less able to afford the costs, but I need to be well prepared before talking to her. I've tried the people at work, but haven't had any sensible answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 These might help:http://www.lesmaisonsderetraite.fr/maisons-de-retraite/la-tarification.htmhttp://www.capretraite.fr/qu-est-ce-que-l-obligation-alimentaire--141-46.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velcorin Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Cheers Clair, I guessed it would be you! She's already picked where she's going.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 This is worth a read too: http://www.capretraite.fr/obligation-alimentaire-cote-pratique-173-141-46.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Such informative links, Clair! Thank you.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I haven't yet read Claire's references so forgive me if it is covered in them, but what happens if children can't afford to cover the parent(s) cost of their stay in a retirement home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 It's covered in the links (use Google translate if you prefer not to read in French [:)]). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thanks, I usually try reading things in French first, then use Google to make sure I've understood it right! (Allowing for some of the strange translations of course [;-)]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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