Dear Mary: My late mother's friend helped her when she was ill - but now says she's owed money for it
Briefly

Our mother had a close friend who supported her during her illness, but now this friend claims she is owed money for her caregiving. The friend insists our mother promised a substantial amount in exchange for her care. However, the will left by our mother is highly specific and does not mention any such promise. Our mother was a savvy businesswoman known for her clarity, which adds doubt to the friend's claims about the arrangement.
During her final years, our mother relied on a close friend who provided care and support amid her health challenges, significantly impacting her well-being.
Our mother's will is highly specific, detailing her wishes and clearly omitting any promises of payment for care, reinforcing her intent and reasoning.
Despite the friend's claims of being owed money for caregiving services, our mother was known for her business acumen and clarity in her dealings.
The insistence from our mother’s friend raises questions about the validity of claims made about promises never documented or acknowledged in her will.
Read at Independent
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