Financial responsibilities of US Citizen for Parent in foreign country

[herleshausen]

I just was notified by German Authorities to provide all my and my Husbands financial information to them.
My Father is in a Retirement Home in Germany and I need to know if I am responsible
for part of his care. I am a US Citizen and both of us are working full time.

[AFFA]

I wish to inform you that you may not be liable in USA as your parents are in Germany but however your liability may arise in Germany. Elderly people who are not eligible for pensions of any kind and don't have any private old-age provision or any assets can - like anybody else who is in need - apply for social welfare. In this case, the authorities will reclaim the money paid from these people's children, if their monthly income exceeds a specific amount. From 1st January 2003 a new law will guarantee a basic income for everyone over 65 who needs it. However, if a child of such a person earns more than 100,000 Euros per year, he or she will be liable for the support of the parent.

AFF