One of the most significant issues we have run into when funeral wishes are not made or known is fighting that occurs between loved ones. Loved ones fight over who should be in charge, who should get the remains, where the remains go, etc. This comes into play in blended family situations. If you do not decide who should be in charge then this right and responsibility go to the following people, in order:

A person you name in a “funeral representative declaration” made before your death
Your surviving spouse
Your adult children
Your adult grandchildren
Your parents
Your grandparents
Your siblings
You are next of kin
The personal representative of your estate
Your guardian
An appointed “special personal representative.”
The medical examiner
At the Law Office of Sean Patrick Cox, PLLC, our attorneys proudly serve West Michigan families in drafting their estate plans to avoid these types of situations. Most importantly if families find themselves in this situation, we can help guide them through the process and get them to the other side, worry-free.

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