My Mom recently passed away. Her last wish was to be cremated and have her ashes spread in the sea/ocean in Texas. I am the oldest of 6 kids...

Question

My Mom recently passed away. Her last wish was to be cremated and have her ashes spread in the sea/ocean in Texas. I am the oldest of 6 kids and want to do this, but I have two younger siblings that do not want to spread her ashes. As I am the oldest do I have every legal right to do as my mother wished for? We are all over 18.

Answer

Being oldest is irrelevant.

Did she list her wish in her will or in a separate legal document?

Is there an executor of her estate?

I cannot answer your question without knowing a lot more information.

You need to meet with a probate attorney in your county and discuss your issues.

I am sorry for the loss of your mother. It is also unfortunate that the 6 children cannot agree. I have found that people grieve in different ways & perhaps this is the issue.

You might try mediation with a trained mediator in your area to resolve your differences.

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