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Land excepted for family cemetery (Real Estate & Property Law)

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:42:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Virginia
Hello,
Many of my relatives are buried in a family cemtery on land that was once owned by my grandparents. After my grandfather died, the land was partitioned into several lots, but the cemetery land was excepted. Almost 50 years have passed since this was done. My question is this: who actually owns the excepted land? Will it always belong to my grandparents' heirs?
Thanks very much.

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  • Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:44:00 GMT(1)
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    Originally Posted by chilomolly

    What is the name of your state? Virginia
    Hello,
    Many of my relatives are buried in a family cemtery on land that was once owned by my grandparents. After my grandfather died, the land was partitioned into several lots, but the cemetery land was excepted. Almost 5 years have passed since this was done. My question is this: who actually owns the excepted land? Will it always belong to my grandparents' heirs?
    Thanks very much.

    Do a title search on the land. Or do you want me to make an appointment with the FA Crystal Ball?
  • Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:59:00 GMT(2)
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    Originally Posted by chilomolly

    What is the name of your state? Virginia
    Hello,
    Many of my relatives are buried in a family cemtery on land that was once owned by my grandparents. After my grandfather died, the land was partitioned into several lots, but the cemetery land was excepted. Almost 5 years have passed since this was done. My question is this: who actually owns the excepted land? Will it always belong to my grandparents' heirs?
    Thanks very much.

    I agree ... get a title search done.
    There could be a hundred owners now!
  • Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:36:00 GMT(3)
  • Thanks very much for the replies. I'll take your advice. No crystal balls will be necessary.
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