The proportion of one member's contributions to any other member is the same as the
proportion of to their contributions (less their own support) to the total income.
EXAMPLE: In the year preceding the NH's death, their parent had lived with them, the NH's
spouse and the couple's minor child. Development established that the NH income of
$3450, their spouse's income of $1950 and the NH's parent's income of $400 were all
used for support of the family. The total funds available for support were $5800 and
since there were 4 members of the household, the cost of support of each was $1450.
The parent's income of $400 is considered as being used for their own support. The
balance of the parent's support, $1050, came from the contributions of the NH and
their spouse. The proportions are computed as follows:
|
NH |
Wife |
Income available for support |
$3450 |
$1950 |
Cost of own support |
- 1450 |
- 1450 |
Balance available for support of other members of the household |
2000 |
500 |
The NH's contribution to their parent's support equals 4/5 1 of $1050 or $840. Since one-half of the parent's support was $725, the one-half support
requirement is met.
1 Fractional amount derived from: $2000 = Balance available from WE
$2500 = Total remaining support available