Extension Office: What Are Your Rights Over Your Remains?

This is the second in a series of 2022 articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. Authors are Kaleena Miller, MSU Extension Madison-Jefferson County Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, goetting@montana.edu.

During a holiday dinner, Margaret announced to her four children she wanted to be cremated and her ashes scatted in Yellowstone National Park because of all the time she and her husband spent there hiking. After Margaret’s death her daughter wanted to follow mom’s wishes, but the three sons disagreed. Because the local mor...