Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Death In Absentia

Yes, but I beleive the local statute require absence from the "planet" for seven years. Good Luck

Re: Death In Absentia

Was he seen after 9/11/01?

If not, could he have been in NYC that date?

There are special rules for death certificates for Sept. 11th victims.

Re: Death In Absentia

There is no set date for when someone is declared dead. A motion for a death certificate must be made and proof of the death, even circumstantial proof must be presented to the court. Seven years is a common law rule and the court will take such a time period into consideration, however, if their is any proof of the person being alive the court may not grant the motion.

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