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Should the husband or the children pay for funeral expenses of a wife and mother?
the estate of the deceased pays for the funeral. what is left after expences is what is inheireted.
What is funeral insurance?
A funeral insurance is a policy that in the event of your death, the insurance company pays all expenses for your funeral.
Can an executor reimburse a beneficiary for funeral costs?
Most wills have a provision providing for payment of funeral expenses out of the proceeds of the estate. Check the deceased's will to see if this indeed is the case. If so, a beneficiary (or any other person for that matter) who pays the funeral expenses should be reimbursed. As a side note, the expenses associated with the funeral are usually deductible expenses when filing the estate's inheritance tax return. Check with either an estate attorney or the register of wills (or Orphan's Court) of the county where the will was probated (or will be probated). You should be able to get the answers you need from the register of wills.
Who pays a funeral home for expenses and when do you pay for it?
The funeral expenses should be paid for out of an individual's estate before anything is paid to beneficiaries. This is usual language in wills and trusts. This must be paid for when services are rendered. However if a person is still living they can prearrange their planning with a licensed funeral director prior to this event. Usually if the individual is deceased the Executor and or Trustee will take care of this.
Are funeral expenses paid by estate before other debts?
If the executor personally signed for the funeral, yes. Typically the estate pays the cost of the funeral. In that case the executor would pay the bill from the estate, not out of his own pocket.
Who pays for an inmate funeral in the state of Illinois?
In Illinois, if an inmate passes away while incarcerated, the cost of the funeral is typically covered by the inmate's estate or family. If the inmate has no estate or family to pay for the funeral, the state may provide a burial allowance, but this is often minimal and may not cover the full cost. In some cases, local governments or charitable organizations may assist with funeral expenses for indigent individuals.
Can you be reimbursed for funeral expenses and probate from your siblings from a sell of a estate?
These would be valid claims against the estate. It should be a debt that the estate pays. No they are not personally responsible for the debt. One of the primary reasons to open an estate is to resolve such debts. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Who pays for funeral costs in Washington?
In Washington the estate has to pay off the debts to include the cost of a funeral. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Who pays for funeral expense if you are single and no family?
Your estate and if that does not cover it, you are selfishly leaving the burden to your fellow man, the tax payer.
Who pays for the funeral if the person that died was on dasability?
it will be their estate, nearest living relative and if none of those options are available then the government.
Who pays for a parents burial if the parent has no money and no estate.?
Whomever made the funeral arrangements. They would have to sign taking on the responsibility before the funeral home would provide the services.
Which type of insurance would most often pay for funeral expenses?
Life insurance is the type of insurance that most often pays for funeral expenses. When the policyholder passes away, the death benefit can be used by the beneficiaries to cover costs associated with the funeral and burial. In some cases, specific funeral insurance policies are also available, designed explicitly for this purpose. Additionally, certain pre-need funeral plans can help individuals set aside funds for their own funeral expenses in advance.
