Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Re: Funeral Expenses

It depends on in what capacity she signed the bill. However, it is the Estates responsibility to pay the bill. She could file a claim against the estate and obtain reimbursement if there is money in the estate. The short answer is she is entitled to reimbursement from the estate,

Re: Funeral Expenses

A relative signing you out of the hospital might make themselves liable to the hospital for your bill -- but that doesn't mean you can now thumb your nose at them.

Funeral bills are a responsibility of the estate. A person paying the bill may claim reimbursement.