Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana

I am taking care of my ex mother in law who is 77 years old. She requires 24 hour care. She has no money to pay me but does own a house. Can I put a lien on her home? Should I do this before she passes away or should I do this now? How do I go about doing this? I live in Indiana.


Asked on 6/09/11, 1:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

You can't do anything by yourself. If you have an agreement to provide care for her, you can put it in writing and have her sign it (I would have witnesses) and then collect from her, or if unpaid, from her estate. You can not volunteer your services and then decide that you want to charge after she is gone. The money you make will be taxable as income. I would advise a lawyer draft the contract.

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Answered on 6/09/11, 2:09 pm


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