His children were witnesses and knew that it was 4 plots now they have no prove and cemetery says it was only 2.
2006-08-31 08:53:42 · 9 answers · asked by Bea 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Do they have any written documents at all? Letters that mention it? Receipts? Did your Father in Law get notices each year from the cemetery for putting wreaths etc on graves? If so, how many did he get. I have cemetery plots and I get a notice for each plot I own.
Note - are they sure all the plots were in his name? Could it be 2 plots were in his wife's name (maybe maiden name) or another family name (grand parents etc.)
They may have to go to an attorney. I am not sure if cemetery deeds are recorded in public records like property deeds. Look for a local attorney (cheaper than a big firm) that does "Trusts and Estates". They need an estate lawyer.
2006-08-31 09:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Roswellfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be documents somewhere that can be found. Find a Lawyer to see what you can do, if money problems are an issue, talk to a lawyer that does work before getting paid.
Have you checked all his documents to find the cemetary plot one he purchased them on? It should be somewhere unless the records are lost or damaged. And the Cemetary should also have a copy of it. Tell them to show you the copy they have with his signature.
2006-08-31 09:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a man who had to buy a new plot for his father (only close to the family-not with) because they had lost the original deed and could not prove it was theirs. It was an old and very small cemetery, poor on records. Make sure you have your deed.
2006-08-31 09:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your father in law bought four plots not only should he have it on file but so should the cemetary and possibly the state.
2006-08-31 09:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by churchguy98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i was the step father I would then prefer creamation and have myself put in the cemetary directors gas tank.
2006-08-31 08:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without physical proof I don't think there is much you can do unfortunately. =( My guess is when he purchased them credit cards were not as widely used as today. Did he have a will...if so maybe the attorney has proof. (?)
Sorry for your loss. =(
2006-08-31 09:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kristie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without paper proof, you'll never get them to correct their mistake.
how was it paid for? if it was credit card, you may be able to get a receipt from the credit card company.
2006-08-31 08:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cemetary sexton doesn't have records of it, either?
2006-08-31 08:58:52 · answer #8 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a recepit or papers...might wanna look thru his files.
2006-08-31 08:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by Poetic Jezebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋