Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: esuming

I've never had this question asked before!

I assume that the person that paid for the plot would control. You would need to contact the cemetary and see what they require to dig up the casket. I would expect it to cost several thousand dollars (I could be wrong) to dig it up and ship it out of state. There might be laws regarding shipping from one state to another - you would need to ask this question.

If someone objects to the casket being moved, then it would be decided in Probate Court in Texas.

I did not have many details, so my answer is very genetic and general.

If you need to retain the services of an attorney, I recommend a probate attorney.

I can recommend 2 in Houston --

I have used and often refer to Kevin Alter located in the Museum District in Houston, Texas.

I don't have his phone number or address with me.

You can go to the State Bar of Texas website and look under attorneys -- there can't be that many Alter's in Texas.

I also recommend Neil Copeland in Houston. His firm is something like Chang and Copeland. His website is www.elawyers.com (I think -- I won't swear to it). You can type in his name in any search engine and some info. will come up about him.

Good luck!

Fran Brochstein

713-847-6000