Spouse's daughter takes care of his finances and is his POA. The other daughter who is legal guardian and conservator over Mom with Dementia has requested funeral plans in writing with family. After no response a year later Mom is on hospice and declining residing in an assisted living. Can daughter who is guardian and conservator make final arrangements without further request from family? Guardian wishes to donate Mom’s remains for research for dementia, Alzheimer’s to a local university Willed Body Program.
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If there are no replies again, it is probably reasonable to assume that no-one cares and no-one will try to intervene or object. If daughters can show that all reasonable steps have been taken to ask, there is unlikely to be any substance to an objection after the event. There are no monetary damages to allege. Perhaps ask a lawyer if you think serious objections are possible (for example, some religions believe that the body must be buried intact to allow resurrection). After another letter and an executor check, I agree - just go ahead and make plans.
But a certified elder care lawyer in your area should be consulted just to keep things straight.
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