What can we do if both of our parents have passed and the siblings disagree on what to do with ashes?
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What can we do if both of our parents have passed and the siblings disagree on what to do with ashes?
The sibling who was the executor is not following what our parents wanted. They want to dispose of ashes in the ocean. Not at all what they wanted. Another sibling has the ashes presently. Can the other siblings get those ashes away from them legally? Problem being one sibling wnts to do as they think parents would have liked and another wants to dispose of them. Is this a court problem? What does the sibling who presently has the ashes do to keep them?
Asked on May 29, 2014 under Estate Planning, Connecticut
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
What you have written about is a common problem if there is no legal document signed by your late parents as to their desire as to their remains. The matter is a legal issue. The sibling in possession of the ashes is required to safeguard them. I suggest you consult with an attorney in your locality with experience in elder care law. One can be found on attorneypages.com.
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