Why did you choose not to accept payment (in cash or by check) for your services?
Who wrote the language of the employment contract?
Has the trust been filed with the county courthouse probate court?
If so, have you seen the trust? What does the trust say should be done with the house?
Trusts also have an obligation to pay the decedent's debts, and there is no court designated form to use, but the request must be properly worded.
Discuss this with a trust lawyer so you can be sure it is done properly.
For your own information, please review the information at the following link:
https://www.orangecountyestateplanninglawyer-blog.com/trust-creditor-rights-claims/
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