Beeville, TX Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

Under Utah's family expense statute, the wife, but not the children are responsible for debt incurred by the deceased to provide the "necessaries of life" which include, clothing, food, shelter, and medical care. Any frivolous or other expenditures, the surviving spouse is not reponsible for. However, the Probate Code makes clear that there can be no distribution to heirs until all debts of the decedent are paid. To the extent that distributions of the estate are made to survivors of the deceased when a proper claim has been made against the estate, the personal representative or heirs who receive $ can be hedld liable to the creditor who did not get paid.

Not enough information to answer the question. However, the Will has no legal effect while she is alive. Is there a Trust? Is she competent? What does she want to do, it's her property until she dies. She can change her Will any time she wants to. She can sell any property that she may have mentioned in the Will.

It sounds as if you are limited to filing a creditor's claim for the value of the services you provided. The estate can require that you leave. In most states the oral promise is not enforceable, unless you can show detrimental reliance or use other valid theory. I suggest you speak with an attorney about the specifics of the promises, etc. We offer a one hour consultation with an attorney who will provide you with important information regarding your specific case and will able to advise you on the options that you should consider in determining your next steps for the small investment of $100. This is a significant discount from our billing rates. If the issues presented involve reviewing documents and preparation in advance of the meeting, we charge $300 for a premier consultation, because there is over one hour of review and preparation for the meeting and one hour for the meeting.