PROBATE-Funeral and Burial Costs for the Deceased. It is estimated that funeral and burial expenses cost about $6,500-$10,000. In many situations the decedent has not prepared for any funeral costs or made any burial arrangements. This can become very costly for the heirs left behind especially if there are no assets within the Probate estate to cover most, if not all of the cost of the funeral and burial expenses. So, what if you do not have the monies to pay for a relative’s funeral and burial expenses out of your own pocket? Michigan offers assistance from the local county health and human services agencies. On the DHS website there is a chart that breaks downs how much the state will reimbursed you depending on the service performed: michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7-124-5453_5531-18246--,00.html The Social Security Administration also offers a lump sum death benefit of $255 for funeral and burial expenses to the spouse or child (so under 18) of the deceased. ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/202/ There is help out there to cover funeral and burial expenses so you do not have to take from savings or children’s college funds to pay for your relative’s funeral. In addition to the sources listed above, there are other sources and organizations that offer benefits such as for veterans to help you cover the costs for your loved one. If you don’t want your loved one to have to go through the stress of figuring out how to pay for your funeral and burial, plan ahead if at all possible for such a situation. There are many ways to cover such costs including a very simple estate plan. In the estate plan you can also prevent another argument among your loved ones—WHOS IN CHARGE OF WHAT—Call us to discuss your specific situation: 248 474-0670.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:59:42 +0000
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