Request for thoughts on a sensitive situation.

[Number1]

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Since I was appointed the administrator of the estate, I learned a lot of things in the process of 6 months, that is for sure. Some of the responses here have given me some food for thought - I think I will present her with the two main choices here and see what she wants to do.

Most likely if given both she will just pay it herself and never even mention it to them, she's just that way. I'm just looking for the 'fair' thing, of course.

thanks

When my Dad died, I was the executor. I hired a lawyer, he paid all the bills, issued checks for each members of the family and kept a small reserve just in case. NOBODY got unexpected bills after the fact.
It's your fault that they are in this situation.

You should pay the bill.

 

[edro]

How much inheritance are we talking? Just tell us. We don't know you or your family.
$600 is not worth potentially hurting family relations.

If her share was $2000, I would ask for it.
If her share was $2,000,000, she would look like a greedy cheapskate to the family if she asked for it.

 

[God Mode]

IMO, your mom should pay for the whole thing and never mention it. She was the sister for fks sake. Unless there is some ulterior bitterness towards the nephews/nieces, I'm wondering why this is even asked.