Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina
Submitting a bill to an estate
Can a bill be submitted to an estate for personal services rendered prior to the passing of the deceased? My wife's elderly grandparents required nearly around the clock care and support, which for 2 yrs was provided by my wife and me. We did not receive payment of any kind, however my wife was told by her grandpa that she would receive $40,000 upon their passing. In HIS will, the money was supposedly allocated this way, however in the grandma's will, the money was not allocated. Their step-grandchildren provided similar services on weekends only and were paid $50 for 4-6 hours of assistance for the grandmother. We provided much more intense support. We helped BOTH grandparents while her grandpa had Alzheimer's and her grandma was recovering from a broken hip. No one else could help at the time. We were their primary caregivers. Can we submit a bill to the estate for these services since the $40k did not come through? The grandmother's will was changed shortly after her husband's passing leaving my wife's uncle, the executor, 83%, my wife's mother 13%, each of HIS stepkids 1/2%, my wife, daughter, and I 1/2% each, and the Library 1/2%. We feel that she was pressured or coerced into changing the will. Please help!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Submitting a bill to an estate
You can certainly submit your bill. However, getting paid may be another matter. Your services could be considered a gift. There are several other considerations. Consult with a local attorney.
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