{"id":4480,"date":"2021-09-07T15:11:24","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T05:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paceadelaidelegal.com.au\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2021-09-07T15:11:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T05:41:24","slug":"funeral-wishes-wills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paceadelaidelegal.com.au\/funeral-wishes-wills\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Funeral Wishes & Your Will"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does my Executor have to respect my funeral wishes?<\/u><\/p>\n

When you pass, it is generally up to your next of kin to initiate funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n

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This is a highly emotional time and not having set plans and arrangements may lead to unwanted conflicts between already stressed family members. To ease this process, you can specifically detail your desired funeral arrangements in your Will, to assist those closest to you in their planning, under the direction of your chosen Executor.<\/p>\n

Despite your wishes, funeral arrangements in Wills may not always be legally binding, which has the potential to lead to further conflict. Therefore, the wording and construction of your Will is vitally important to ensure that your Executor has the direction and power necessary to follow your funeral wishes.<\/p>\n

Tips to ensure that the Executor carries out your funeral wishes<\/em><\/p>\n

Tip 1: Appoint a lawyer to write your Will<\/strong>. This will ensure that your Will is constructed properly, worded clearly and details of all of your funeral wishes are included to help your Executor.<\/p>\n

Tip 2<\/strong>: Be specific.<\/strong> Consider including things such as:<\/p>\n