Originally Posted by
hwilliam01
A few thoughts, having been in that situation as well. Taxes and record keeping can be a nightmare for employees. One way around that used by my Aunt was for to provide care in exchange for having the house left to her by an elderly couple who lived next door. She provided laundry service, food shopping (and some light cooking), as well as helping mail payments, and Dr's appointments...just general care. This allowed them to stay in their home and she was given t he estate when they passed. Of course this has some pitfalls as well. Leaving it to her in your will allows it to be changed at any time but does avoid her being an employee.