The Friday before the Winamac shoot I got a call from my friend Kevin's daughter. My buddy had a heart attack that day. Two (2) arteries were 100% blocked. While he was in cardio ICU Sunday his mother passed away.
So while he is in the hospital recovering his adult daughters are trying to organize some things without good communication. So he asked me to step in and bulldog some things I am trying to get some information in place for him. I tracked down maybe(?) one (1) life insurance policy. The last lawyer she had retired under Pres Carter and died under Reagan. Allen County Bar Association is adding her name and info to their weekly newsletter for me to see if their members can be of help.
Here's the big problem: she died penniless. No significant bank accounts, no IRA, no stocks, mutual funds, etc. So if the life insurance doesn't pan out we're looking at mass garage sales as the woman was a hoarder.
Now I hear the funeral home (unknown to me) is pushing to begin the embalming process. I advised against allowing this as I don't know what you may be tangentially agreeing to.
He should be out of the hospital tomorrow and I'll be stopping by the County Records office with him to pick up at least two (2) certified death certificates. His father was a WWII combat veteran. I'll be looking into contacting the VA for any possible benefits.
What I am asking on here is that while I know the funeral homes will push a lot we don't have to eat it. What exactly is the best way to find an affordable funeral? What is required by law, if anything? Is there an advocacy group that can be called for information?
ANY advice or input no matter how great or small would be appreciated so I can pass on some help. He is really behind the 8ball on this.
Thanks in advance,
Doug
So while he is in the hospital recovering his adult daughters are trying to organize some things without good communication. So he asked me to step in and bulldog some things I am trying to get some information in place for him. I tracked down maybe(?) one (1) life insurance policy. The last lawyer she had retired under Pres Carter and died under Reagan. Allen County Bar Association is adding her name and info to their weekly newsletter for me to see if their members can be of help.
Here's the big problem: she died penniless. No significant bank accounts, no IRA, no stocks, mutual funds, etc. So if the life insurance doesn't pan out we're looking at mass garage sales as the woman was a hoarder.
Now I hear the funeral home (unknown to me) is pushing to begin the embalming process. I advised against allowing this as I don't know what you may be tangentially agreeing to.
He should be out of the hospital tomorrow and I'll be stopping by the County Records office with him to pick up at least two (2) certified death certificates. His father was a WWII combat veteran. I'll be looking into contacting the VA for any possible benefits.
What I am asking on here is that while I know the funeral homes will push a lot we don't have to eat it. What exactly is the best way to find an affordable funeral? What is required by law, if anything? Is there an advocacy group that can be called for information?
ANY advice or input no matter how great or small would be appreciated so I can pass on some help. He is really behind the 8ball on this.
Thanks in advance,
Doug