Daughter wins £127k claim for caring for mum at home
A woman in Bristol won a High Court claim for £127,500 in payment for caring for her mother at home. The ruling established that an informal contract existed between the daughter and her mother, despite the estate's intention to appeal.
Why it matters
This case sets a legal precedent for family members seeking compensation for providing long-term care to elderly relatives, potentially impacting future inheritance disputes.
Image source, Family handout Image caption, Bern says her mother wanted to be cared for at home by her family
A woman has described her "phenomenal" relief after she won a legal case that means she is entitled to be paid for caring for her elderly mother in her final years.
Bern Rogers, from Bristol, told the BBC of the "harrowing and deeply sad" family dispute since her elderly mother Sheila died in 2020, which even led to her facing criminal charges.
Legal experts said the "hugely significant" High Court ruling would lead to other claims.
The executor of Sheila's estate, Bern's brother Andrew, said it had "always been willing to pay" her "genuine expenses" and an extra amount for her efforts. But the estate intends to appeal against the judgment that awarded Bern £127,500 for care she provided.
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