A. Depending on the moisture content of the soil, sod can weigh anywhere from 15 to 30 pounds per piece. A full pallet (500 square feet) contains 100 pieces, so it can weigh between 1500 and 3000 pounds. Typically, a 1/2 ton pick-up truck can comfortably handle 250 square feet at a time.
Unfortunately, there is no short and sweet answer to this question. Just like everything else in the legal field, there are exceptions to every rule. On the surface you would think that a person who is deceased cannot file bankruptcy.
Beneficiaries extend beyond the people you mention and leave property to in your will. Insurance policies and retirement plans have designated beneficiaries and the proceeds go directly to these individuals without the necessity of probate when you die. The same holds true for bank accounts in some states. Naming a beneficiary turns it into a payable-on-death account that can pass directly to a beneficiary with minimum fuss.