Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
Funeral expenses
My brother-in-law passed away in Sept 2005. His Will stated for executor to pay his funeral expenses. My husband and his brother paid $4,500.00. To date we have not received any money. We know they have copies of expenses. What can we do?
Thank You
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Funeral expenses
Submit a creditor's claim to the estate. Is there any reason you didn't do that sooner? If the estate is closed and probate finished, you may have a problem.
When a will says the executor should pay the ecpenses of the funeral service, it means those expenses should be paid out of the estate, not out of the PR's pocket. Generally, anyway.
There is a special statute of frauds about agreeing to pay for the debts of a decedent - agreement has to be in writing, signed by the PR, NOT the decedent.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
