legal aspects of informing family of a death of a parent?
437142
i believe it is called probate law. you can contact an attorney referral service and request a free consult via telephone or in person. i wish you all the best of luck.
588007
What could someone do that is so bad that her mother refuses to speak to her. What if your daughter dies in a wreck tomorrow. Are you okay with standing over her grave knowing she met her death with things like this between you? \nLife is short and tomorrow isn't promised to anyone.
923980
There are a few places.  If you are family of the deceased, check with your county/parish Coroner's office.  If you are family, you could receive autopsy reports, toxicology reports, etc.  If you are not related to the deceased, you could only get a Coroner's report, which is a one page report pretty much stating cause and manner of death.  You could try your state's Vital Records office (or a health unit) for a copy of the Death Certificate.  Not sure if police would give you certain reports.  Those reports would tell you the actual events leading up to the persons death, the coroner's reports will tell you how and what the person died of. Hope this helps.
161173
Call the utility companies, be prepared to give them a copy of the death certificate or obituary.\n\nSo sorry to hear about your mother.
811195
If there  is no will....then no, your mother is not entitled to anything, unfortunately. \n\nWhen someone dies intestate, the estate is left to the next of kin. While it may hurt your mother, she should remember that she got the real blessing, a good friend for 12 years and the satisfaction of knowing she did the right thing and truly helped someone. Money would be nice, but I am sure that is not why your mother did what she did.\n\nPlease tell your mother she is a wonderful soul for me.
1041965
The "reading of the Will" is as dead as the dodo.  I personally don't think the practice was ever required by law, but was invented by attorneys so that they would not have to have multiple meetings with family members each wanting to know what was in grandmother's will.\n\nProbate procedure requires that the person submitting a will to probate notify all heirs and all persons named in the will, and provide proof of such notice to the probate court.  \n\nMost courts have put a lot of information on line.  If you know where someone resided when they died,  find the court that handles probate and see if a case was opened.  Probate cases are filed by the name of the deceased.
810842
To see that ALL of the will's directions are followed. You will also have to dispose(sell)  or distribute any worldy goods of the departed one. Also, you will need to see that all the bills of the departed one are paid. The money comes from liquidating assets of the departed one.  You need to take the will to probate and they will direct you in the legal matters.  In our state you can claim 2.5% of all assets for the duties you have performed. This is optional.  I was executrix of my fathers will and did not take the 2.5%. I just divided everything equally amongst me and my siblings after paying dad's bills (including the funeral). Your state might have slightly different laws so check with probate.  I am in Georgia.     m
545516
Not necessarily. It depends on state law and on the paranoia of the lawyer representing the estate. Most states require written notice to the named beneficiaries (and sometimes the heirs at law), but not by ceritfied mail. The attorney only needs to attest that s/he sent the written notice to the beneficiaries.
599103
Dear Friend,\n\nThis is essentially two questions -- one sounding in contract and one sounding in real estate.  \n\nFirst, at or before the time your father was buried, there should have been an agreement made with the cemetary as to how the grave would be kept.  Who made that agreement with the cemetary?  What did it say about your stepmother?\n\nSecond, who owns the plot?  If your family owns it/bought it/ paid for it, their word is final.  If not, not.\n\nTalk to the cemetary about who gets to make this decision.\n\nYours in Him,\nFrancesois
1068554
well if its not yours it depends on the reason.  I know some people who have family members that died and have profiles and its almost impossible to get them down.  If it is because someone is saying they are someone they are not you can email them and they will tell you what they want you to do.  This happened to 2 of my friends.  As far as anything else you would need a very good reason.
925977
Typically, the immediate family is responsible for the entire ceremony, disposition of the remains, etc.  Extended family, neighbors and church community play a role for the extra things that the family should not be burdened with (i.e., food arrangement for the "pass" or other things that they do not have time to deal with that could include informing others of the passing of the individual).  The family would be responsible for writing the obit (unless the funeral home includes it in their fee for service package), arrange the eulogy with a presiding officiant that knew the deceased, etc. \n\nThe link below has a lot of information and "etiquette" that should be observed during this time of grief.\n\nNote:  Whatever the family does not want to deal with, there is always a close neighbor or other family member that will take care of the details.
308809
Each person is different based on a number of factors including the relationship you had with that parent, the age of your parent at death as well as your current age, how your parent died and your personal feelings about death. I don't think there is a correct amount of time or an appropriate behavior as each situation merits it's own judgement.
470122
This belongs in a Social or Government category, not "special education."\n\nThe county clerk for the location of death should have death certificates available for legitimate executors and heirs.
721104
The chaplin is bound by privilege.  He cannot reveal any information that your uncle told him in confidence.  Even if he were a mandated reporter (I'm not so certain that he is) that mandate would only extend to those things he witnessed.  If the only information he had was from your uncle, then he is bound by privilege and could not legally disclose the information until after your uncle died (the privilege dies with the person.)\n\nI know that you must be very upset but the Chaplin is more than likely a dead end from a civil lawsuit standpoint.  However, did your uncle die with money?  If he has an estate, then you might be able to sue the estate.  The estate remains liable for any claims of injury against the decedent.  Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.  If your Uncle's estate has already gone through probate, or is currently in probate, there is going to be a fairly short window of time within which to bring this claim.  Technically, the statute of limitations for claims owned by minors does not run until they reach the age of majority.  However, in this case, you have a quickly diminishing pile of money.  You need to jump on this as soon as possible.\n\nGo to www.martindale.com for a listing of lawyers in your area.  Talk to a personal injury lawyer.  That's probably your best bet.  Make sure it's one that is familiar with the claims reporting procedures against a decedent.\n\nFeel free to contact me through this service for any advice.  Understand, though, that I'm a California lawyer.  The laws in your state may be different but probably not dramatically so.
867263
Its impossible, unethical and illegal for anyone here to give you specific advice without knowing what state you're talking about.  \n\nGenerally, the laws of the US say that if there is a will, then the terms of the will are controlling as to what happens.  To enforce or effectuate the will, a proceeding needs to be filed in a probate court.  This will transfer all property and allow for the administration of the estate, (including all final bills, etc)\n\nIf there is no will, then the decedent died intestate (without a will).  The laws of your state govern what is called intestate sucession.  This says who inherits and how much.  Only an attorney who is licensed in your state can advise you on how those laws will work in your case.\n\nIn MOST cases, the family can agree to deal with the estate in a very different way, but it requires some legal manuvering to do so.  \n\nIn all of the scenarios above,  you need the advice of an attorney in your state who is experienced in probate law.  If you don't have an attorney, contact your local or state bar association for a referral.
346816
the attorneys will let you know.\nit takes years,especially if it is simple exposure and how massive of exposure.\nmy dad died of mesothelioma,so depending on what is being filed and extent of exposure it may be waiting for cause and proof from death also.\nthere are so many in bank ruptcey that it will take awhile for the judges to distribute settlements from the assets of the companies also.\nif it is going to the estate then the executor should have the information,usually they will only speak to this person also
1108955
Please accept my sincere condolences.  This must be particularly difficult, as your family is dealing with three issues:\n\n1)  The untimely death of a loved one;\n2)  That death was by a horrific manner;\n3)  There still are unanswered questions.\n\nYour question is timely, as I had a cousin who died under similarly questionable circumstances.  Answering your question has spurred me on to action.  I'll be requesting information on her death shortly.\n\nAs a family member, you have a right to contact the police department (which appears to be the Alaska State Troopers) in the area in which he died.  Now, keep in mind, they may only release information to immediate family.  You do have the right to request informaiton, though.\n\nYou might also request a copy of the report, if the case is considered closed.  If the police department releases one, it is likely to be redacted (edited, with names omitted, possibly).\n\nConsider also requesting a copy of his death certificate, and an autopsy report, if an autopsy was done: