How much money is allotted for burial services?

A fellow caregiver asked...

How much money is allotted for burial services in California? The state has finanical conservatorship for my grandather, who just passed away.

 

Expert Answer

Barbara Repa, a Caring.com senior editor, is an attorney, a journalist specializing in aging issues, and the author of Your Rights in the Workplace (Nolo), now in its 10th edition.

California's Public Guardian-Conservator Programs are run by county offices, all of which operate a little differently. For direct and specific information, go to the website of the California State Association of Counties and find the link to your individual county.