2007-04-04 12:59:31 · 9 answers · asked by CAVEWOMAN 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If they are legally divorced, then she doesn't have the say in burial decisions unless it's in his will. If she is still married to him, but they have not been living as husband and wife, then I would suggest contacting an attorney.
The way it usually works is the wife is the one who makes the burial decisions. If he does not have a wife, then it would be his kids. If there are no kids or if they are not old enough, then it would be his parents. If the parents are no longer alive, then it would be the siblings. Then lastly, next of kin. (cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.)
2007-04-04 13:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are still married probably. Hopefully she is big enough to let the people that loved him handle it. We were in the same place when my stepfather died. He was never married to my mom but they lived together for 20 years. His sister took control of everything. He hadn't talked to her for years. She wouldn't let any of us be pall bearers, and she wouldn't let any of us say anything at the funeral. I'm surprised she let us go to the funeral. Then she had the guts to ask us to help pay for it. Thankfully he had a will so my mom got everything.
2007-04-04 13:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because shes listed as beneficiary of his life policy doesnt make her executioner of his estate. Hopefully, theres a will that defines the details of his last wishes. So unless stated in a will she has no legal say so over anything
2007-04-04 13:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well since she is still his wife then yes, she has rights before anyone else even if she is estranged.
2007-04-04 14:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by I Like Grapes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, she is just going to inherit his $$
The executor of his will is the person who makes personal choices like burial. You better get over to the funeral home quick.
2007-04-04 13:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by funschooling m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she is estranged and not divorced, then in most states, yes.
2007-04-04 14:12:00 · answer #6 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she can she is paying for the funeral so yes she can, hopefully she will talk to everyone involved that way everyone would be included.That would only be right.
2007-04-04 13:05:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mary O 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if she is paying for the funeral...and only as long as it does not violate some previously stated wishes in a will.
2007-04-04 13:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she's paying for the funeral she can. She'd do well to allow others some input, but if its my dime..I'm calling the shots!
2007-04-04 13:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋