Not exact matches
Starting Jan. 17,
funeral homes statewide will be
allowed to serve light fare — such as baked goods, sandwiches, snacks and food platters — and nonalcoholic beverages, making New York one of the last
states in the nation to legalize such services.
Without a Will, the
State may not
allow your relatives to access your accounts to pay for
funeral expenses.
Arrangements should be made directly with the
funeral home, and the
funeral home is made the beneficiary (as
allowed in your
state).
Some
states allow funeral directors to pocket the difference; others must return the money to the family.
Many
states allow funeral directors to keep a portion of your trust payment, such as 10 percent to 25 percent depending on the
state.
In most
states, Medicaid
allows individuals to save at least $ 15,000 toward their
funeral expenses.