Can the estate reimburse expenses I paid for my parent? | NC

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Q: Can I be reimbursed from the estate for utilities, medical bills, repairs, taxes, and other expenses I paid out of pocket for my parent? A: Yes — in North Carolina, an estate can reimburse you, but only if the expense qualifies and you can prove it. The key question is whether the payment was a real debt your parent owed, a necessary cost of administering the estate, or a reasonable expense…