As the administrator of brother’s estate, can I claim mileage for traveling to and fromhis house for upkeep and repairs?
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As the administrator of brother’s estate, can I claim mileage for traveling to and fromhis house for upkeep and repairs?
How much per mile?
Asked on September 14, 2011 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. As the personal representative of your brother's estate I am sure that you would be entitled to reimbursement of any money that has been expended on behalf of the estate and in performing your duties. At this point in time you need to keep track of the mileage and I would keep a separate log if I were you of what you do, where you go, how much you travel, the money you lay out, etc., for computation and for the accounting later on. The amount I am sure will be the same as the amount the law allows under federal guidelines. Do not take out the money of your own please. It will not look right.
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