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The executor is responsible for the funeral arrangements and paying the funeral expenses. There are many decisions to make when arranging the funeral, usually in a very short time period. For example: | The executor is responsible for the funeral arrangements and paying the funeral expenses. There are many decisions to make when arranging the funeral, usually in a very short time period. For example: | ||
* Where and when will the funeral be? | * Where and when will the funeral be? | ||
* Will the deceased be buried or cremated? | |||
* Will there be an obituary and funeral announcement published in the paper? | * Will there be an obituary and funeral announcement published in the paper? | ||
Often people leave instructions about what they want, either in their will or a letter. When possible, arrangements should be in accordance with the will-maker’s wishes. You’ll also want to consider the wishes of the relatives. | Often people leave instructions about what they want, either in their will or a letter. When possible, arrangements should be in accordance with the will-maker’s wishes. You’ll also want to consider the wishes of the relatives. | ||
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| text = To pay the funeral expenses, you could take the invoices to the bank where the deceased kept an account. If there’s enough money in the account, the bank will typically give you funds from that account to pay the expenses. | | text = To pay the funeral expenses, you could take the invoices to the bank where the deceased kept an account. If there’s enough money in the account, the bank will typically give you funds from that account to pay the expenses. | ||
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== Step 5: Communicate with beneficiaries == | == Step 5: Communicate with beneficiaries == | ||
