Q: My sister suffered cardiac arrest 7 years ago and had been in a vegetative state. I wanted to be the guardian.....
but the skilled nursing home said I could not because I lived out of state. So, unfortunately, she became a ward of the state. She has since passed away and the guardian did not inform me nor my sister. The nursing home called me to let me know. My sister called the guardian and he said he would send a copy of the death certificate but has yet to send it. It's been a month since she died and my sister keeps calling him, but he doesn't call back. We also want to know what's been done with her ashes since we had specific instructions, but we get nothing but silence. How do we get him to move on these issues?
A: First, I am so sorry for your loss. If you are not hearing from the guardian, put your requests in writing and write a letter to the court about your inability to contact the guardian about your sister's ashes. If you have access to the original court order appointing the guardian, you will find a listing for a Court Examiner. That person may also be able to help you.
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