While it can be hard to think about, naming a loved one to handle your final arrangements and letting your loved ones know what your preferences are for final arrangements can remove a great weight from your family and friends’ shoulders.
The Disposition of Bodily Remains is a document that allows you to appoint one person to make your final arrangements, including the location and manner of your funeral, burial, cremation or other manner of final disposition. It also allows you to make clear what you want and how you’d like it paid for.
Without this document, Ohio law determines who has authority to make those decisions. If the authority passes to a group of next of kin, such as multiple children or siblings, the decision generally requires the consent of a majority of those persons who can be located with reasonable effort. This can create delay or conflict if family members disagree, live far apart, are difficult to reach, or are estranged.
At The Perla Law Firm, LLC, we help individuals and families prepare thoughtful Disposition of Bodily Remains documents that clearly communicate their wishes and designate a trusted person to carry out their final arrangements.
Whether you want to ensure your funeral, burial, or cremation preferences are honored, avoid unnecessary burdens on your loved ones, or simplify the legal process surrounding your final wishes, our experienced team is here to provide trusted legal guidance every step of the way
Contact The Perla Law Firm today to schedule a consultation and create a personalized plan that gives you confidence your final wishes will be respected and your loved ones will have the guidance they need when it matters most.
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When you pass away, if your assets (like your house, bank accounts, or car) are only in your name without a designated beneficiary, joint owner or a trust, they will need to go through a process called probate.