HB 0394 (Truly Agreed) | Defines next-of-kin for purposes of disposition of human remains |
HCS/HB 394 - This act defines the term "next-of-kin" for
purposes of chapters concerning vital statistics, disposition of
dead bodies, the licensing of embalmers and funeral directors and
special purpose contracts as such chapters relate to the custody,
control and disposition of deceased human remains. The act lists
the persons in terms of priority who are considered a deceased
person's next-of-kin. A deceased person's next-of-kin may
control final disposition of the remains if they assume all costs
for disposition. Funeral directors are entitled to rely and act
on the lawful instructions of the claimed next-of-kin. A person
can designate any person to be his or her next-of-kin by a
verified written instrument, including a will or trust.
JIM ERTLE
SCA 1 - CORRECTS TECHNICAL ERROR TO PROVIDE THAT THE ORDER FOR NEXT-OF-KIN IS DETERMINED BY SUBDIVISIONS 3 TO 8 OF SUBSECTION 2