Secondary right of disposition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004416",
  "term": "Secondary right of disposition",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The authority granted to an individual to make decisions regarding the final disposition of a deceased person's remains, when the primary right holder is unwilling, unable, or fails to act. This right typically follows a statutory order of priority, such as next of kin. State laws establish the hierarchy of individuals who possess this authority.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/secondary-right-of-disposition/"
}