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Is it legal for funeral home to not allow a relative to view body before cremation?

My uncle died in Iowa three weeks ago. His young daughter and her mother flew out to make arrangements. They did not see body in hospital nor at the f...

Asked in New York, NY Oct 22, 2022 1 answers

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Can I refuse next of kin?

My husbands son passed away and the San Francisco medical office notified him. He was homeless and they had not been in contact for 20 years. He don’t...

Asked in San Francisco, CA Apr 5, 2022 3 answers

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How would an intestate probate work in 1986?

My grandma died intestate in 1986, her kids all wrote a statement about what her wishes were regarding her house that we live in. The statements were...

Asked in Newark, CA Jun 26, 2021 3 answers

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Am I legally responsible for my spouses final arrangements if we haven't lived together for years??

My husband left our home about 6+ years ago to move in with the mistress he had at the time. He saw no reason to divorce me and I had/have no money to...

Asked in Ocala, FL Jan 1, 2019 1 answers

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Who has the last say with final arrangements?

have a mom in a nursing facility in Connecticut. My question is I have a brother who is 65, a sister 62 and myself 55. At the time of death, does the...

Asked in Simsbury, CT Dec 11, 2018 1 answers

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Do tenants have the right to refuse repairs to hardwood floors because they cannot use the main living space for 4 to 5 days?

As a landlord, I would like to make repairs to the hardwood floors because of the damage that occurred during the first three months when tenants move...

Asked in Boston, MA Nov 27, 2018 2 answers

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Quick question concerning my dad's checking account

Hello, I just had a question about my Dad's checking account he passed away on 7/1/2018. His name is the only name on the account and there is 1,10...

Asked in Meriden, CT Nov 15, 2018 3 answers

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I need to change my daughters last name on my will because of marraige, can I do it myself or do I have to have a notary do it.

She is my executor and has power of attorney for me but her last name has changed, can I just go into my will and change it myself, also how do I add...

Asked in Vader, WA Nov 12, 2018 1 answers

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Can I do anything about step mother getting DPOA over my father with dementia?

My father has dementia, he has told me many times in the past he would like me to be his DPOA, we even got the paper work just hadn't got it notarized...

Asked in Hopewell, VA Sep 20, 2018 1 answers

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What to do if you can not find an original poa and will?

My Mother is in hospice with only a very short time left. I have in hand two copies each of the poa and will leaving me in charge of everything as I a...

Asked in West Palm Beach, FL Aug 30, 2018 3 answers

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My husband died while we were separated. How can I get his roommate to return his things to me?

We were separated and had begun divorce proceedings. Before we even had our first court appearance, he passed away. As next of kin, I had to handle an...

Asked in Austin, TX Aug 12, 2018 3 answers

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DOES THE RIGHT OF SEPULCHER GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO TRESPASS OVER SOMEONE ELSE'S LAND TO GET TO CEMETERY?

MY BOSS KEEPS USING THE TERM RIGHT OF SEPULCHER ON OUR SURVEY PLATS WHICH HE THINKS GIVES THE NOW OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY THE RIGHT TO TRESPASS OVER OT...

Asked in Seguin, TX Jul 10, 2018 1 answers

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Is it legal to stop payment on a check that has been endorsed and deposited ? ?

My friend and his sister sold a mobile home in Florida. The sister deposited the money in her account and wrote a check to my friend for his half. He...

Asked in Largo, FL Apr 7, 2018 1 answers

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Do our flight travel will be suspended until the hearing is heard?

The custodial will take the kids out of the country on limited time during summer break. The disagreement enters when noncustodian asking vcation trav...

Asked in San Diego, CA Mar 9, 2018 3 answers

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Can you subpeona a dead person's will, to prove that the will existed and was left by the deceased?

My family member died of cancer about 5 years ago and she was very thorough with her final arrangements and last requests. I believe that she wrote a...

Asked in Winton, NC Mar 1, 2018 1 answers

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May I have the judge modify the terms of my Bond in a pending felony Domestic Assault case to allow me to speak to my ex?

My ex girlfriend, who is the states wittiness in the case pending against me of felony domestic assault, has terminal cancer and not long to live. I...

Asked in Pacific, MO Jan 27, 2018 1 answers

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Being sued by executor to return money used to bury deceased, I have the receipts that I'm out of pocket??, do I countersue?

My dad died he had some cash on hand the family agreed to use it help to pay for the burial. I'm the only sibling who showed up at the funeral home to...

Asked in Ashland, VA Oct 11, 2017 1 answers

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Would a company have to guarantee a recorded verbal commitment they made you?

Direct tv made us an offer after we were trying to cancel service. We went through a lot of lies with them 5-6 time and I finally had my husband recor...

Asked in Los Angeles, CA Aug 27, 2017 3 answers

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What do I do if I am the successor trustee but have not been given the trust documents?

I was notified by a third party 2 days after a death that I am the successor trustee. Although he has my contact information, the attorney did not c...

Asked in Los Angeles, CA Apr 9, 2017 4 answers

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Can I sue a funeral home for not doing their job?

My mom passed away in January. We took care as much as we could ourselves, as a family. We had visitation in our home and direct cremation. We requ...

Asked in Jackson, MI Apr 4, 2016 4 answers

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Can a funeral home hold the cremated remains of a loved one against a debt in the state of Wyoming?

My father died two weeks ago and was cremated. The funeral home is refusing to give my mother the remains until a balance they refuse to disclose to h...

Asked in Worland, WY Nov 30, 2015 2 answers

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My wife died, and my adult step children said they'd be in charge of funeral arrangements. Now they won't pay the bill. Do I?

My wife of 10 years recently died, and my 2 adult step children have never liked me. They left me out of health care decisions while she was alive (e...

Asked in Midland, MI Jun 24, 2015 5 answers

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In a probate matter, what does it mean when it states "Disposed" under Case Status, when it used to say "Active"?

There is no Final Judgment in my father's probate matter. The Judge made a verbal ruling at the final trial, but the ruling has not yet been made into...

Asked in Pasadena, CA May 22, 2015 2 answers

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Can a Wisconsin State inmate get release for a funeral of a close family member? What are the steps in trying to do so?

My brother is in prison and has 10 months left of his sentence. Our father recently passed away and I am trying to figure out what I can do to get my...

Asked in Madison, WI May 18, 2015 5 answers

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Am I responsible for my mom's ambulance bill and hospital bill after her death?

She had $20,000.00 in a checking account. She had me as a joint owner so that it could be split between my brother and me after she died. There is no...

Asked in Santee, CA May 4, 2015 2 answers

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Do I Have to Name a Particular Funeral Home Now?

Have You Thought About Planning For Your Funeral & Burial? Many people have strong feelings about the disposition of a body after death as well as the...

Written by attorney Stephen A. Mendel Dec 19, 2015

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Estate Planning By The Book-Cinderella

What Happens If Your Spouse Remarries? Do you remember back when you were a child and Mom or Dad would read you a bedtime story? As you were tucked i...

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Written by attorney William G Peterson Apr 3, 2015

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Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher died in April of 2013 of a stroke in London, England at the age of 87 after several health complications. Thatcher is best known as...

Written by attorney Evan Kyle Guthrie Nov 25, 2013

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Probate And Estate Administration: Lessons Learned From Hector “Macho” Camacho

Hector “Macho" Camacho died in November of 2012 after being taken off of life support following a shooting in his native Puerto Rico. Camacho was best...

Written by attorney Evan Kyle Guthrie Nov 25, 2013

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One Lawyer's Notes on the Cost of Dying: How Much Does a Funeral Cost?

When reviewing your estate plan you may also want to consider pre-planned final arrangements for yourself and your loved ones when life ends. For most...

Written by attorney Tracy Alan Pounders Nov 25, 2013

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Why Pre-Planned May Be Better Than Pre-Paid

When it comes to your funeral, planning ahead is a smart move. Paying ahead? Not so much. While it might be a little uncomfortable, thinking about wha...

Written by attorney Stephen A. Mendel Nov 25, 2013

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Estate Planning

Estate Planning Devices Estate planning involves the will, trusts, beneficiary designations, powers of appointment, property ownership (joint tenancy...

Written by attorney Kyle Eric Norton Nov 25, 2013

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Executor's Checklist

Make Final Arrangements The most immediate task when someone dies is to make the final arrangements. Many people contact a funeral home for help with...

Written by attorney Kirsten Elizabeth Howe Nov 25, 2013

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Processing an Immigrant Visa Through the National Visa Center

This legal guide will describe the process of applying for an immigrant visa through a US Consular Office. This process is used by foreign nationals t...

Written by attorney David H. Stoller Nov 25, 2013

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Planning for the Future of a Special Needs Child

Special Needs Legal Planning is unlike the traditional legal and financial planning where you buy a home, raise your children, plan four years of coll...

Written by attorney Alyson Christine Fudge Nov 25, 2013

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What to do when a resident of Nevada dies.....

This article provides an overview of the steps to take when a family member or friend (Decedent) passes away, and answers frequently asked questions....

Written by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith Nov 25, 2013

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Military Burials in Arizona

Who qualifies for burial in a national military cemetery? If the deceased person was an honorably discharged veteran of the military, or if the deceas...

Written by attorney Thomas J Bouman Nov 25, 2013

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What to Do if You've Lost a Loved One in a Fatal Accident

Making the Final Arrangements Unfortunately, one of the hardest things you will have to do is to make funeral and burial plans for your deceased loved...

Written by attorney Reza Torkzadeh Nov 25, 2013

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What to Do First When a Loved One Dies

Comfort the Survivors Comforting survivors is job #1. In addition to emotional support, check whether survivors have access to money for living expen...

Written by attorney Kennard Neal Friedman Nov 25, 2013

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Is it legal for funeral home to not allow a relative to view body before cremation?

Can I refuse next of kin?

How would an intestate probate work in 1986?

Am I legally responsible for my spouses final arrangements if we haven't lived together for years??

Who has the last say with final arrangements?

Do tenants have the right to refuse repairs to hardwood floors because they cannot use the main living space for 4 to 5 days?

Quick question concerning my dad's checking account

I need to change my daughters last name on my will because of marraige, can I do it myself or do I have to have a notary do it.

Can I do anything about step mother getting DPOA over my father with dementia?

What to do if you can not find an original poa and will?

My husband died while we were separated. How can I get his roommate to return his things to me?

DOES THE RIGHT OF SEPULCHER GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO TRESPASS OVER SOMEONE ELSE'S LAND TO GET TO CEMETERY?

Is it legal to stop payment on a check that has been endorsed and deposited ? ?

Do our flight travel will be suspended until the hearing is heard?

Can you subpeona a dead person's will, to prove that the will existed and was left by the deceased?

May I have the judge modify the terms of my Bond in a pending felony Domestic Assault case to allow me to speak to my ex?

Being sued by executor to return money used to bury deceased, I have the receipts that I'm out of pocket??, do I countersue?

Would a company have to guarantee a recorded verbal commitment they made you?

What do I do if I am the successor trustee but have not been given the trust documents?

Can I sue a funeral home for not doing their job?

Can a funeral home hold the cremated remains of a loved one against a debt in the state of Wyoming?

My wife died, and my adult step children said they'd be in charge of funeral arrangements. Now they won't pay the bill. Do I?

In a probate matter, what does it mean when it states "Disposed" under Case Status, when it used to say "Active"?

Can a Wisconsin State inmate get release for a funeral of a close family member? What are the steps in trying to do so?

Am I responsible for my mom's ambulance bill and hospital bill after her death?

Explore legal guides written by our expert attorneys

Do I Have to Name a Particular Funeral Home Now?

Estate Planning By The Book-Cinderella

Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Margaret Thatcher

Probate And Estate Administration: Lessons Learned From Hector “Macho” Camacho

One Lawyer's Notes on the Cost of Dying: How Much Does a Funeral Cost?

Why Pre-Planned May Be Better Than Pre-Paid

Estate Planning

Executor's Checklist

Processing an Immigrant Visa Through the National Visa Center

Planning for the Future of a Special Needs Child

What to do when a resident of Nevada dies.....

Military Burials in Arizona

What to Do if You've Lost a Loved One in a Fatal Accident

What to Do First When a Loved One Dies

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