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Who is responsible for partner's funeral expense?
Asked on Jan 22nd, 2012 on Estate Planning - Maryland
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If a person who lived with a partner for 45 years died, are they responsible for the expenses?
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Generally, the decedent's estate is responsible for paying funeral expenses. Someone else could become responsible for payment by (for example) signing the contract with the funeral home.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2012 at 2:13 PM