Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ hosts a March 17 potluck and information session on financial and estate planning.

As parents age, they may spend months or more in a long-term care facility. Because of parental support laws, also known as “filial support,” an adult child could be on the hook for unpaid bills deceased parents leave behind. These laws allow long-term care providers to pursue payment from a parent’s adult children in 29 states and Puerto Rico.