KRS 367.93113: Events that revoke a designation of authority in a declaration to the

declarant's spouse.

(1) The following events that occur subsequent to a declaration shall act as a revocation

of a designation of authority in a declaration to the declarant's s pouse to direct the

disposition of the declarant's body or to make all arrangements concerning funeral

services and other ceremonies after the declarant's death, unless otherwise expressly

provided in a declaration:

(a) Dissolution of marriage;

(b) Annulment of marriage;

(c) Legal separation; or

(d) Court determination that the declarant and spouse were physically and

emotionally separated at the time of death and the separation was for an

extended time that clearly demonstrated an absence of affection, tru st, and

regard for the declarant.

(2) In the event a spouse's designation is disqualified pursuant to subsection (1) of this

section, the alternate designee, if any, shall assume the responsibility for the

declaration.