In a message dated 12/29/01 8:04:16 PM US Eastern Standard Time, ssilver1951@jps.net writes: > If the title has failed for want of an heir or next of kin and the land > title reverts to the public (people), why can't the county trustees just > file a notice of failed title to record the property in public title? > > Better yet, does Indiana have a statute the enables the counties to > establish "abandoned" (left behind) cemeteries as "Pioneer Memorial Parks"? > In California, all the county has to do is publish notice declaring the > cemetery closed to future burials, and take public comment, and then it > can't quiet the title under the provisions of this statute. (California > Health and Safety Code Sec. 8825-8829) > > Sue Silver > > Thanks Sue, > You asked a good question. As far as who owns an Excepted cemetery, I > really can't say with 100% accuracy, but I bet you I will start Monday > Morning to Find out. Thanks for the Question. Jon, are you able to answer > this for sure. Jack E. Briles, Sr. jb502000@aol.com Floyd County INPCRP Coordinator PO Box 444 New Albany, In. 47151-0444 (812) 282-6585