wife separated from husband pending divorce
separated couple
Do you mean "estranged" maybe? Estranged means no longer together, like husband and wife getting a divorce - the husband or wife would be referred to as estranged.
depends on the jurisdiction, consult a lawyer
You estranged husband is dead. He can no longer grant a power of attorney.
sometimes
She countenanced her son to visit her estranged husband.
Because they have an estranged marriage and aren't physically close.
An estranged wife is still married and has all the legal rights that inure to a spouse. Your legal status is not changed by living apart, only if the marriage is legally dissolved by a divorce. You are legal next of kin to your husband.
Whoever wants there to be a funeral will have to pay for it.
no
An estranged husband is married and he has all the rights of a surviving spouse if his wife dies. He will inherit an intestate estate according to the laws in the jurisdiction. He will become the sole owner of any property owned by survivorship with his wife if she dies.
Might have stubbed a toe.
to a certain extent. if you were part busness owner then yes...if not then ask your lawyer