My relative died and left instructions in their Last Will & Testament that the funeral bill be paid by their estate, how does this effect the funeral arrangements?
Most funeral homes will not invoice a person’s estate for funeral expenses because we cannot afford to wait for the resolution of lengthy court proceedings to be paid for services rendered. A person such as the executrix or the executor will be required to come forward and sign an agreement ordering funeral services, this person will also have to pay the funeral home for the services ordered and receive their money back from the estate once the will is probated and the estate settled.
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