Can I charge my mother’s estate for the boarding of her poodle.
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Can I charge my mother’s estate for the boarding of her poodle.
My mom died recently and had no will. She had a poodle that I
have had to board since she passed. My brother and I will both
be administrators over her estate, but he will not help
financially or will not help me with the dog until I can find
it a suitable home. Can I charge her estate for boarding her
dog until it can be placed or the estate is settled?
Asked on February 24, 2018 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless you a professional dog boarder, in which case you *could* charge you customary rate, all you can do is have the estate reimburse you for the actual out-of-pocket costs (for example, dog food) you incur while caring for this dog. However, since reimbursemen of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in caring for estate property or assets (which includes the dog) is a proper expense, you can at least do this.
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