Yes, the government can do that. The value of the benefits is part of the estate. The assets of the estate have to be used to clear all debts before anything can be distributed.
death
Wake them up and ask them!
If the life insurance has a named beneficiary then life insurance benefits are not subject to debtors claims. If there is no beneficiary or the "estate" of the deceased is the named beneficiary, then loan companies can come after the estate.
No, DNA can be taken from deceased persons.
Marriage is a contract. A deceased person does not have the legal capacity to willingly enter into any contracts.
yes the funeral home usually does a deceased persons nails,and hair and general grooming to get them ready for their "showing"
It sounds as if you're not legally responsible for the deceased client.
If they have the letter of authority, yes.
Your local police department
Not unless they were guarantors of the debt.
Permanently disabled persons
If the person is deceased, you can contact the trustee if you know who the trustee is.