Since a senior's income might be $2000 per month and they have bills to pay, a live-in caregiver might be paid $700 per month. I have taken as little as $600/mo and no more than $1200. Although I have heard of people in affluent areas making $4000/mo. If you need 24/7, your best bet is to hire a live-in.
Although the IRS's statute of limitations for an audit is three years, tax experts recommend that you retain all tax records for seven years in the event that there are questions about the deceased person's final return.In addition, each state has its own requirements.hich Records to Keep. Additional records besides the deceased's final tax return need to be retained. A quick list of items to keep 1  : Paper copies of pay stubs, insurance policy statements, credit card statements, bank and investment statements and receipts that aren't tied to deductions can be shredded after one year.
My rule: Keep records and tax returns for years that include atypical transactions (sales or donations of property) and irregular income (stock option exercises, trust income, etc.) for six years after the filing date of the return. Keep a 2005 tax return that includes reporting of irregular items until April 2012.eep any tax return and documentation that includes a claim for deducting worthless securities for seven years. There you have it. Check back in a few days and I'll share a few more tips on what to keep indefinitely and how to keep your records organized and safe.