Can the executor charge me rent in I live in the home
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Can the executor charge me rent in I live in the home
My mother just passed on 11/2 and I have
lived in the home since 11/2000. My
sister is executor and is insisting that
I pay rent in the amount of 1200 as
well as all utilities. I also cared for
my mother for the last 3 years as she
had serious health issues and was
legally blind. Alone. The other siblings
did not helo. Do I have to pay rent?
Asked on November 14, 2017 under Estate Planning, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that an executor has the legal obligation to protect estate assets and maximize their value. Accordingly, charging you rent is not inapproproate (so long as the amount of rent is in keeping with market conditions). The fact that you cared for you mother, unfortunately has nothing to do with this situation.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that an executor has the legal obligation to protect estate assets and maximize their value. Accordingly, charging you rent is not inapproproate (so long as the amount of rent is in keeping with market conditions). The fact that you cared for you mother, unfortunately has nothing to do with this situation.
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