You may be able to pursue payment from your mother’s estate if you provided caregiving services or paid caregiving-related expenses out of your own pocket with the expectation of compensation or reimbursement.
To succeed in such a claim, you generally must show that the services were not simply provided as a voluntary act of goodwill or as part of a family obligation. Evidence such as a written caregiving agreement, records of services provided, receipts for expenses, or communications discussing payment can help establish that compensation was expected.
If sufficient evidence exists showing a concrete promise or reasonable expectation of payment, you may be able to seek compensation from your mother’s estate by filing a creditor claim during the probate process.
