yes, then all other debts (if any).
The family usually keeps it to help take care of other outstanding bills that the deceased person left behind.
funeral expenses,, medical expenses and all other outstanding expenses which were not paid when the deceased person was still alive.
to gain other members' support before introducing their bills
to gain other members' support before introducing their bills
Yes, you should. Just because your friend wasn't there for you in this large milestone in your life, doesn't mean she won't be there for other moments or hasn't been before.
If the funeral is that of the children's other parent or a grandparent, it would be the right thing to do.
The family of the deceased should make the funeral arrangements in accordance with any directives left by the parent. Costs for the funeral and other services are then paid out of the estate funds.
No and Yes. The estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. And since the spouse is normally the recipient of the estate, the bills will affect how much the spouse will inherit. Some of the assets, such as property held as Tenants in the Entirety, becomes the property of the spouse. Other assets may have to be liquidated to pay the bills, including medical expenses and funeral costs.
No and Yes. The estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. And since the spouse is normally the recipient of the estate, the bills will affect how much the spouse will inherit. Some of the assets, such as property held as Tenants in the Entirety, becomes the property of the spouse. Other assets may have to be liquidated to pay the bills, including medical expenses and funeral costs.
Presumably the same as any other funeral
Yes, even if indirectly. If they are still living, yes, they are jointly responsible. Since they are married, any benefit to one is considered a benefit to the other. If the spouse has passed away, the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. And since the spouse is normally the recipient of the estate, the bills will affect how much the spouse will inherit. Some of the assets, such as property held as Tenants in the Entirety, becomes the property of the spouse. Other assets may have to be liquidated to pay the bills, including medical expenses and funeral costs.
In most cases there will be a will. That will should include an executor and/or an attorney to deal with finalisation of all debts of the estate before disbursement. Provided there are sufficient assets, the attorney should be able to confirm acceptance of the bill for the funeral costs. In the first instance speak with the executor of the estate to determine this. Sadly, it may be that although the deceased has some assets, occasionally there are far more debts to cover than assets can provide. This presents a challenge for any other costs. However, numerous countries and regions have laws in place to ensure that the funeral cost is considered primary in settlement before other debts.