In a message dated 5/6/2007 10:46:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lcarey@bcpl.net writes: I may have just located the graces of my grandfather and Uncle,who were buried on property where the family lived until 1900. I now own the property. but there is now a new development right next to it. What should I do to protect these graves, in the event the property is sold after my death. You might want to check "Virginia Code § 57-39.1 - Improvement of abandoned and neglected graveyards." Find with Google. Search for "Virginia +Code +Cemeteries". You probably also need the advice of an Attorney. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.