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Dach, I had to sign an affidavit with the crematorium that my dad was single, his parents were deceased and identify his living children, with contact information, if available.
I had to attest that I was his legal daughter and they let me handle everything.
If you're your sisters only living family you will be able to take care of her final arrangements. If not, her legal next of kin will have to do it or sign that you can do it.
When my nephew died, I couldn't even pay for the cremation until my brother signed away his rights as legal next of kin and assigned me as the representative.
I would call a crematorium or funeral home and ask them how it works in your state. They can send you the paperwork via email, so you can see what is required.
The moment someone passes away the PoA duties of their assigned person end immediately.
"Dying in intestate means that the deceased person did not leave a Will. A Will is a legal document that expresses the person’s wishes as to how their assets are to be distributed after their death. It also gives authority to the person(s) who can give instructions for funeral arrangements.
If there isn’t a Will, who can make funeral arrangements? The courts can appoint an administrator to settle the estate and to make funeral arrangements. There is an order that is followed for determining who may give instructions when there is no Will. 1) Spouse 2) Adult Children 3) Grandchildren 4) Great-Grandchildren 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Grandparents 8) Other Relatives"
Family, or next of kin is normally asked to make arrangements. If she has only you as family, and you were POA, and you can afford to pay up front costs of funeral, then they will usually allow you to do it. But under normal circumstances it would be the executor of her will or the Trustee of her Trust. POA stops at the instant of death. It would be a really good idea now to prepay for services in your area. This may save you inflationary costs and everything will be done by you and her or by you if she is not longer competent to make arrangements. As POA you will sign her name on the check with your name as POA just as you do all other financial business for her. Best of luck.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I had to attest that I was his legal daughter and they let me handle everything.
If you're your sisters only living family you will be able to take care of her final arrangements. If not, her legal next of kin will have to do it or sign that you can do it.
When my nephew died, I couldn't even pay for the cremation until my brother signed away his rights as legal next of kin and assigned me as the representative.
I would call a crematorium or funeral home and ask them how it works in your state. They can send you the paperwork via email, so you can see what is required.
"Dying in intestate means that the deceased person did not leave a Will. A Will is a legal document that expresses the person’s wishes as to how their assets are to be distributed after their death. It also gives authority to the person(s) who can give instructions for funeral arrangements.
If there isn’t a Will, who can make funeral arrangements?
The courts can appoint an administrator to settle the estate and to make funeral arrangements. There is an order that is followed for determining who may give instructions when there is no Will.
1) Spouse
2) Adult Children
3) Grandchildren
4) Great-Grandchildren
5) Parents
6) Siblings
7) Grandparents
8) Other Relatives"
Source: https://basicfunerals.ca/funeral/intestate-dying-without-a-will-and-how-it-impacts-funeral-arrangements
Interesting how different California is from other states.
It would be a really good idea now to prepay for services in your area. This may save you inflationary costs and everything will be done by you and her or by you if she is not longer competent to make arrangements. As POA you will sign her name on the check with your name as POA just as you do all other financial business for her.
Best of luck.