A funeral may be the last big purchase you make in life. It's not unusual for a funeral today to cost more than $12,000. Like any product or service, it is important to shop around and know your legal rights as a consumer. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces a "Funeral Rule" that governs funeral planning and the obligations of funeral homes. The Rule is designed to prevent funeral homes from forcing you to buy a "package" funeral that may include …
Authorize a Representative to Make Final Arrangements
Sometimes you can overlook matters that are important when you are planning your estate if you do not discuss things in detail with an estate planning attorney. Final arrangements can fit into this category, and at times some surprisingly negative circumstances can result from a lack of planning. You may recall that the legendary race car driver and automotive designer Carroll Shelby passed away last year. He was married to his seventh wife Cleo at the time, and he had three children before …
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