If my father passed away and my mother has his ashes, after she passes do I have the legal right to his ashes?
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If my father passed away and my mother has his ashes, after she passes do I have the legal right to his ashes?
I am the last immediate family member. My nieces now have control of everything. I am estranged from them.
Asked on June 30, 2013 under Estate Planning, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Unless there is some written document by your father and mother stating that you do not get possession of the father's ashes, under the law of all states in this country since you are their sole child, possession of such goes to you after your mother passes unless they are first scattered.
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