Common use of Death of a Resident Clause in Contracts

Death of a Resident. 3.12.1 In the event of the death of a resident, the Home will do all it reasonably can to support the family. Relatives are encouraged to seek advice from the Home on anything they are unsure about. The room will be locked and access given only to those having official authority. The room will only be opened to the Executor of the resident’s Will or someone with his or her written authority. It must be noted that this may not be the person holding a Power of Attorney since this ‘Power’ ceases on the death of the resident nor will it necessarily be the ‘Next of Kin’. 3.12.2 Personal effects, monies and belongings can only be released to the Executor or his authorised representative. A minimum of two weeks of charges will become due on the date of the death to allow for the room to be cleared of all personal effects and belongings and returned to the Home. This charge will be reduced by up to 50% if the room is cleared within one week. 3.12.3 If the room has not been cleared and returned within the two weeks then we reserve the right to clear the room ourselves and store your personal effects elsewhere. If they have not been collected within 30 days after this date they shall be treated as being abandoned and we will be entitled to dispose of the items as we see fit. We will use reasonable endeavours to contact your sponsor/authorised person after 30 days and will give at least one weeks written notice of our intention to dispose of your personal effects. If we decide to sell the items any proceeds will be used towards the residents’ outings or donated to a charity of our choice. We reserve the right to recharge the reasonable costs of removing and storing your personal effects if these cannot be stored within the home. 3.12.4 Resident’s personal monies remaining in the care of the Home at time of death will be recorded and paid in to the Organisation’s bank account and released only to the Executor or on receipt of his written instructions.