North Carolina Funeral Law Practice Exam

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If there has been no representative of the estate appointed, what is the threshold amount in a preneed funeral fund for disbursement to beneficiaries?

$50.00
$100.00
$250.00
$500.00

The correct answer is: $100.00

The threshold amount in a preneed funeral fund for disbursement to beneficiaries when no representative of the estate has been appointed is indeed $100. This amount is specified to ensure that small claims can be processed efficiently without requiring extensive legal procedures, which can be tedious and costly for families during a difficult time. Setting the threshold at $100 strikes a balance between allowing access to reasonable funds for immediate funeral expenses and maintaining some level of oversight for larger sums that may require formal estate administration. This provision aims to facilitate the disbursement of funds while ensuring that the funeral needs of the beneficiaries can be addressed promptly.