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Questions & Answers

• Question - What are the legal requirements for handling a burial on my own?

  The law generally allows people to handle the burial of loved ones on their own. But it's impoetant to be aware of the legal controls on how and where it can be done.

• Question - How much money is allotted for burial services?

  How and how much a public conservator will pay for burial services depends on where you live.

• Question - How do we deal with the expenses associated with the cost of burying my mother when her life insurance policy doesn't cover everything?

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• Question - Can burial insurance be purchased before all money is exhausted on care giving?

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• Question - Does a sibling have any say in her mother's burial planning if she does not have power of attorney?

  A power of attorney is a dead letter once the principal dies. But there are ways to protect wishes for final arrangements such as burial plans.

• Question - How do we include adopted relatives in an obituary?

  When writing an obituary, keep the wishes of the deceased paramount.

• Question - How do I find out if my father qualifies for a veteran's funeral?

  The government imposes strict strictures on the type and amount of burial benefits to which veterans are entitled.

• Question - How can we pay for final expenses if there simply isn't any money to cover them?

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• Question - How do I go about finding a funeral director?

  It's a wise consumer move to shop in advance for funeral goods and services and for a funeral director who fits your needs. But be wary about paying in advance.

• Question - My father just died. What do I do first?

  There are many details to attend to in the first week or so after a death occurs -- and the busyness can sometimes feel like a blessing.

• Question - Can my parent give durable power of attorney for healthcare to one child, and durable power of attorney for finance to another?

  Can my parents give one child durable power of attorney for healthcare and one durable power of attorney for finances? Power of attorney can be split.