What happens to the "undead" (legally speaking)

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What happens when a dead person resurfaces alive? Since it sounds like no crime was committed. What recourse do the insurance companies have for policies paid? What about her reclaiming property or cash distributed from her estate?

Is there a standard process for these events?

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/01/us/pennsylvania-woman-reappears/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
CNN said:
A Pennsylvania woman who mysteriously disappeared 11 years ago has resurfaced in Florida, saying that she just walked out on her family, her life and her problems.
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In 2010, Lee Heist filed a petition with the county court to have Brenda declared legally deceased, according to the Lititz police news release. It was a measure necessary for closure, he said.
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Unrelated to the body text, but to answer the question the question posed in the title, they run for congress.
 
Interesting question. Would the returning person's Estate be nullified by the Court that approved it being opened?

Fascinating.
 
My daughter has me watching reruns of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" on Netflix. I am soooo tempted to post a video of Buffy dusting a vampire.

-Rich
 
RJM62 said:
My daughter has me watching reruns of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" on Netflix. I am soooo tempted to post a video of Buffy dusting a vampire.

-Rich
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Love that show. Watched every episode. I personally was tempted to make a shotgun to the head, zombie reference because I play a lot of online games, but Buffy is better.:)
 
You see a picture of her now? Are you sure she still isn't dead? ;)
 
If they've been declared dead, it's a legal mess. You get a hint of what's involved at the end of the Tom Hanks movie "Cast Away." Once the processes that start when someone is dead have rolled, there is a lot to undo, and it will take time and lawyers to fix.
 
I wonder, can one legally obtain a new identity after being declared dead? Seems handy for those entrenched with legal issues.
 
Sac Arrow said:
I wonder, can one legally obtain a new identity after being declared dead? Seems handy for those entrenched with legal issues.
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It's been tried before, and I believe folks who try that end up in jail on fraud charges (tacked onto whatever charges from which they were already running).
 
How does being undead get reported on your medical?

Probably going to require an expensive series of tests to overturn the death certificate, then a substantial waiting time to make sure your condition has stabilized.
 
Can you imagine the paperwork needed to get a current medical if you were a pilot. I bet the FAA says once dead forever dead. Do they have an SI for dead people?
 
tmyers said:
Can you imagine the paperwork needed to get a current medical if you were a pilot. I bet the FAA says once dead forever dead. Do they have an SI for dead people?
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There are a lot of dead pilots in the FAA data base. Doesn't seem to be a problem.
 
tmyers said:
Can you imagine the paperwork needed to get a current medical if you were a pilot. I bet the FAA says once dead forever dead. Do they have an SI for dead people?
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Heh - that reminded me of the famous "Two Hunters" joke. I modified it to keep it aviation related:

Two pilots are out on the ramp when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the FAA. He gasps, "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The Regional Flight Surgeon says "Calm down. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a gun shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says "OK, now what?"
 
Matthew said:
How does being undead get reported on your medical?

Probably going to require an expensive series of tests to overturn the death certificate, then a substantial waiting time to make sure your condition has stabilized.
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:rofl::rofl:

Final determination: Thank you, Airman, for the extensive file provided. We have reviewed your situation, and while we cannot determine when, our experts have concluded that there is a substantial likelihood that the disqualifying condition (death) will manifest itself again at some point in the future. As such, you are not eligible to be issued an airman's medical certificate. If you can, in the future, provide evidence that the condition will not repeat itself, we will reconsider your application.
 
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I remember a joke article in the local Fairbanks newspaper back in the 80's.

Went something like this.

A hunter was pronounced dead at Fairbanks General yesterday. He was accidentally shot by his hunting partner who rushed him to the hospital as quickly as he could. ER doctors stated that his chances for survival would have been better had he not been gutted and quartered.
 
JeffDG said:
:rofl::rofl:

Final determination: Thank you, Airman, for the extensive file provided. We have reviewed your situation, and while we cannot determine when, our experts have concluded that there is a substantial likelihood that the disqualifying condition (death) will manifest itself again at some point in the future. As such, you are not eligible to be issued an airman's medical certificate. If you can, in the future, provide evidence that the condition will not repeat itself, we will reconsider your application.
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Excellent!
 
JeffDG said:
:rofl::rofl:

Final determination: Thank you, Airman, for the extensive file provided. We have reviewed your situation, and while we cannot determine when, our experts have concluded that there is a substantial likelihood that the disqualifying condition (death) will manifest itself again at some point in the future. As such, you are not eligible to be issued an airman's medical certificate. If you can, in the future, provide evidence that the condition will not repeat itself, we will reconsider your application.
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Matthew said:
Excellent!
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And the sad thing, is that's PROBABLY what they would say!
 
The more fascinating part is that she got along fine for 12 years without needing an SSN, ID, etc...

What money did she live on...? Etc.
 
denverpilot said:
The more fascinating part is that she got along fine for 12 years without needing an SSN, ID, etc...

What money did she live on...? Etc.
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"got along fine"? :no:
Looks like a hard 11 years (half homeless) of day laboring and dumpster diving. Doesn't help now that her daughter & ex husband wants nothing to do with her.
 
Pi1otguy said:
"got along fine"? :no:
Looks like a hard 11 years (half homeless) of day laboring and dumpster diving. Doesn't help now that her daughter & ex husband wants nothing to do with her.
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Sorry, RTFA should have been applied. I didn't read it. Was an off the cuff comment. I'll admit it. ;)
 
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