Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
In the state of illinois who is financially responsible for burying the deceased-is it the deceased spouse or the deceased children
Asked on 1/14/13, 10:44 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq.
Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis
It all depends on what arrangements the deceased made before he/she died. If no one claims the body and no arrangements were made for burial or cremation, the State will ultimately dispose of the remains and bill the Estate for the costs.
Answered on 1/14/13, 11:59 am