§ 29-1-8-9 — Prepaid funeral expenses; last illness expense

This article shall not be construed to prevent the
application by any person, association or corporation of all or any
portion of any obligation owed to a decedent's estate and designed,
intended or created for the purpose of paying the funeral expenses or
expenses of the last illness of the deceased from directly applying the
proceeds of such obligation for such purpose. The payment of such
expenses by the obligor or person holding such funds shall be a
complete defense to the extent of such payment to the demand of any
person on behalf of such estate or any other claimant.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.809. As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.171, SEC.26.