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If a spouse dies with no life insurance, is is possible to set up a fund (for people to donate to in lieu of flowers ) that will help the family pay for living expenses/funeral costs?

Submitted: 112 days and 1 hours ago.

Category: Estate Law

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State/Country: Texas

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nothing really I'm trying to help a friend whose husband dies suddenly that needs financial help quickly. I would like to know how to go setting up an account if it is possible in my state

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Yes. The best thing to do is to start a fund at a lcoal bank. Most banks have a trust department that handles similar situations.

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Expert:	lwpat
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Answered:	8/3/2009

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If a spouse dies with no life insurance, is is possible to set up a fund (for people to donate to in lieu of flowers ) that will help the family pay for living expenses/funeral costs?

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nothing really I'm trying to help a friend whose husband dies suddenly that needs financial help quickly. I would like to know how to go setting up an account if it is possible in my state

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Yes. The best thing to do is to start a fund at a lcoal bank. Most banks have a trust department that handles similar situations.

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If a spouse dies with no life insurance, is is possible to set up a fund (for people to donate to in lieu of flowers ) that will help the family pay for living expenses/funeral costs?

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State/Country: Texas Already Tried: nothing really I'm trying to help a friend whose husband dies suddenly that needs financial help quickly. I would like to know how to go setting up an account if it is possible in my state

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Yes. The best thing to do is to start a fund at a lcoal bank. Most banks have a trust department that handles similar situations.

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State/Country: Texas

Already Tried:
nothing really I'm trying to help a friend whose husband dies suddenly that needs financial help quickly. I would like to know how to go setting up an account if it is possible in my state