What type of claim relates to services provided to a deceased individual with the expectation of being included in a will?

The chosen answer pertains to quantum meruit claims, which are based on the idea that a person should be compensated for services rendered when there is no formal agreement or contract specifying the payment. In the context of services provided to a deceased individual, quantum meruit applies when a person has provided valuable services with the expectation of receiving a benefit, such as being included in the deceased's will. This principle is grounded in equity, aiming to prevent unjust enrichment when someone receives a benefit (in this case, the services) without compensation.

Services rendered to a deceased person, especially with the expectation of being included in a will, may not have been formally contracted; hence, the provider can claim compensation based on the reasonable value of their services under the quantum meruit principle. This type of claim recognizes the contributions of the service provider and seeks to ensure fairness in situations where there is no binding agreement but a clear expectation of reward for services performed.

Other types of claims, although relevant in other contexts, do not directly relate to the expectation of inclusion in a will following services to a deceased individual. Personal injury claims focus specifically on physical harm or injury to a living person, fraudulent misrepresentation claims involve deceit in a transaction or agreement, and family law claims primarily address legal