Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
i have cemetary lots it states in the deed that i can not sell or transfer the lots without the boards permission. will these lots automatically transfer to my wife if i pass before her. also one of the board members has since passed away does this change the agreed upon contract.thank you for any help you can provide.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Without seeing the paperwork, can't say for sure. But many people put plots in both names so whoever is first to pass the survivor is the owner. The cemetery will also want to know who controls the plots when the living owner passes. Check with them first, but read your paperwork thoroughly and if you're not sure sometimes a funeral home may know, but you can always take the deed to an attorney to review.
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