Do I have a property right in my deceased husband’s death certificate?

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Do I have a property right in my deceased husband’s death certificate?

Death certificate misrepresents that no autopsy was perfomed. Doctor refused to make amnendment to correct. I have paid a total of $25 for 5 death certificates that include this misinformation. Is it possible to file a complaint for reimbursement? Death certificate on record in probate court.

Asked on July 26, 2011 New Mexico

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss.  I am a bit confused by the question.  If the medical examiner is not going to amend the death certificate then the death certificate that states that there was no autopsy and is on file with the probate court IS the death certificate that is considered "official" for your husband.  Has there now been a death certificate that has been amended?  If it has now been amended and you want to file for reimbursement, whom would you file with?  Please clarify what has happened and how things stand and then write back.  But for now feel free to use the ones that you have.  Good luck.


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