Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
a woman and man only have children in common and the father or mother dies do the servival parent get to make decision for the others funeral? They not married not live together
Asked on 7/02/13, 7:02 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Jennifer Rouse
Meissner Joseph & Palley
If they are not married and the deceased did not name the survivor as their agent under an advance health care directive, then they do not have authority over the decedent's remains.
Answered on 7/02/13, 7:23 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
I agree with Ms. Rouse.
Answered on 7/03/13, 4:50 pm
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