What can I do to get my father’s remains?
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What can I do to get my father’s remains?
My father passed away 5 years ago when I was 13 years old. I’m his only child and He was not married He was cremated and my grandmother took all of his remains and refuses to give me any of them. I talked to the magistrate court but I was under the age of 18 at the time and couldn’t do anything on my own. Is there anything I can do to get his remains ?
Asked on March 7, 2014 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Under the law you are deemed the next of kin of your deceased father. Since you are not an adult I would first contact your grandmother for his remains. If she refuses, consult with an attorney in your community in the area of Wills and trust for assistance in filing a petition with the court. Once can be founf on attorneypages.com.
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