Typically, a surviving family and Beneficiaries will receive their Inheritance when the deceased's Estate it settled.

However, sometimes, a Last Will & Testament will provide instructions for money that has been specifically set aside to pay for Funeral arrangements and / or other ongoing living expenses.

These expedited funds help pay for ongoing expenses because Funeral costs will be typically incurred prior to the settling of the deceased's Estate, and additional benefits to be provided by Life Insurance or Social Security take time to be distributed.

See the checklist items below to learn more about paying for a Funeral and settling an Estate.