The disposition directions and funeral prearrangements that are contained in a funeral service contract, as defined in section 42-200, shall not be subject to cancellation or substantial revision by the person or persons with the right of disposition following the death of the decedent unless (1) any financial resources set aside to fund the funeral service contract are insufficient under the terms of the funeral service contract to carry out the disposition directions and funeral prearrangements contained in such contract, and (2) the cancellation or substantial revision of the disposition directions or funeral prearrangements contained in a funeral service contract has been approved by a Probate Court.
(P.A. 18-153, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 18-153 effective July 1, 2018.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices
Chapter 743c - Funeral Service Contracts
Section 42-201. - Funeral service contracts limited to licensed firms and persons.
Section 42-202. - Escrow accounts.
Section 42-203. - Disposition of funds held in escrow.
Section 42-204. - Cancellation of revocable funeral service contract.
Section 42-205. - Funeral service contract not a burial insurance policy.
Section 42-206. - Unfair trade practice.
Section 42-206a. - Arranging, promoting or selling funeral service contract with intent to defraud.