Legal Question in Elder Law in California
Receiving payment for caring for elderly parent
My mother moved into our home when she required extensive 24/7 care. I had to stay home to care for her, take her to all medical appts, hospitals, etc. I bathed her, cooked for her, did therapy, etc. My husband helped, too. She promised to pay room and board and pay for my services. After a year, she snuck out without paying. When I spoke to her about it she told me to get it out of her estate when she died. She promised me we'd get paid out of the estate. Can I send her a bill and hope to at least get paid out of her estate when she passes? She is not a nice woman; in fact, she's downright mean, manipulative and cruel. Still we cared for her with love, hoping to make her happy. She just used us and moved on when she was well.
Do we have a chance to collect from her estate when the time comes? Should I send a bill to her certified in the mail? (P.S.S. I am a professional in the health care industry.)
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Receiving payment for caring for elderly parent
put the agreement in writing and ask her to sign it. you might want to have her signature notarized.
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