If, as the legal but separated wife, I signed a paper relinquishing my rights as next of kin to make funeral arrangements, how can this affect me?
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If, as the legal but separated wife, I signed a paper relinquishing my rights as next of kin to make funeral arrangements, how can this affect me?
It wasn’t really explained. Did I make a mistake?
Asked on January 14, 2015 under Estate Planning, Missouri
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Not necessarily. I think that you are worried about being financially responsible but that would really depends on if the separation is legal or written under state law. Funeral expenses are a primary debt of an estate. I would speak with an attorney about it all and legally where you stand with regard to the estate in general. Good luck.
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