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You would need to confirm this with an estate attorney, but I would say no, based on the following:
- You don't indicate there was any agreement that Mom would pay you for any of these "services" rendered
- With no will, your mother died intestate, which means there's no directive as to where any assets go, or to whom. Here's some info on dying intestate (without a will): http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-estate-settled-if-theres-32442.html.
May I ask why you didn't address this while your mother was living, especially if she lived with you for 26 years?
Patricia, I agree with Susan above. Without a written contract to pay for room & board, and caregiving, the Estate isn't required to pay you for said housing nor for the caregiving.
Is the Estate now in Probate Court? It will be up to the Probate Judge to decide how to distribute the Estate [after all outstanding bills are paid by the Estate] according to State laws.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on your Mother's passing.
... and if your Mother has an estate, why weren't you using her money to take care of her?
I read this a lot - I let my father pay his own bills. I wasn't looking to be paid to assist him, but if he had the money for himself, I felt no qualms about using it.
Good luck - ask your attorney. I'm so sorry you didn't plan ahead and put your name on everything. The bank told us to put me on all Dad's accounts and she said it in front of him and explained to Dad why it was important. He only asked me one question before allowing it. He wanted to be sure that when the time came, I would honor his request that the money be divided equally with my sisters. Yes, when the time came, it was divided equally.
Just curiouse, if she had an estate why was she living with you? Ru an only child? It was recently explained to me here on NJ that even without a will you can go to probate and ask to be an adminstrator. (executor is only if there is a will) You r then responsible to pay bills, file income taxes, etc. Once that is done, then the state will get a percentage but as a daughter you should get something. Of ur a beneficiary on any policies they aren't part of probate.
Why wasn't Mother paying you for room and board at least, and possibly for caregiving, as you went along?
You can't, of course, change this now, but it does illustrate for others the importance of allowing our elders the dignity of paying their own way, in their lifetime.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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- You don't indicate there was any agreement that Mom would pay you for any of these "services" rendered
- With no will, your mother died intestate, which means there's no directive as to where any assets go, or to whom. Here's some info on dying intestate (without a will): http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-estate-settled-if-theres-32442.html.
May I ask why you didn't address this while your mother was living, especially if she lived with you for 26 years?
Is the Estate now in Probate Court? It will be up to the Probate Judge to decide how to distribute the Estate [after all outstanding bills are paid by the Estate] according to State laws.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on your Mother's passing.
I read this a lot - I let my father pay his own bills. I wasn't looking to be paid to assist him, but if he had the money for himself, I felt no qualms about using it.
Good luck - ask your attorney. I'm so sorry you didn't plan ahead and put your name on everything. The bank told us to put me on all Dad's accounts and she said it in front of him and explained to Dad why it was important. He only asked me one question before allowing it. He wanted to be sure that when the time came, I would honor his request that the money be divided equally with my sisters. Yes, when the time came, it was divided equally.
You can't, of course, change this now, but it does illustrate for others the importance of allowing our elders the dignity of paying their own way, in their lifetime.