Bill > S989

This bill establishes the right of disposition, which allows a person to direct the location, manner, and conditions of their own remains and funeral arrangements after their death. It outlines a specific order of priority for who has the right to control the disposition of a deceased person's remains, starting with any person designated by the decedent, followed by the surviving spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and other next of kin. The bill also allows the probate court to determine the most appropriate person to carry out the right of disposition if there is a dispute. Additionally, it provides legal protections for funeral homes that rely in good faith on the instructions of the person they believe holds the right of disposition.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S989