Can I be reimbursed for cleaning/repairing my deceased parent’s home?
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Can I be reimbursed for cleaning/repairing my deceased parent’s home?
Last parent had will but no tod on home. Going through probate. 2 executors on will.
Both agreed to repair house ourselves but the other executor 4 other benificiarys
did not help. I am the executor who put in approx. 300 hrs cleaning out left over
furniture not wanted, fixing toliet sink leaks, shampooing carpet, ect. to improve
sell of home. I know I get executor pay but this was not executor work. The others
said would help but had excuses to not show up. Can I be reimbusted after estate
sell?
Asked on January 17, 2019 under Estate Planning, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, you cannot be reimbursed for your time: whether you consider it it "executor work" or not, as executor, your sole compensation for anything and everything you do for the estate is your pay as executor. You can be reimbursed as an estate expense for any out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. cleaning supplies; plumbing supplies; etc.).
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