1,317. Who is "the Head of the Household?'

204:7 If he counts with the other mourners, then even if he returns to his home, he keeps their count.

204:8 Who is considered the head of the household for the purpose of these laws? The one whose words will be followed in handling the deceased's estate. Even if one is young, he can be considered the head of the household for this. Even one who is not personally inheriting can be considered the head of the household, such a widow running the house. If a man lives with his father-in-law and his wife dies, the father-in-law is the head of the household.