We are being told due to the " back log " the coroner in raleigh , nc just has not gotten to it ! They said due to the fact that it was a arson case that it all has to go through investigations then to the state coroner. So on the death certificates we received there was one area marked as pending which basically puts a hold on everything. My sister did not have a Will so of course that has been another hurdle. The one daughter just graduated from MIT ( which was so sad that her mom/dad was not there ) My husband and I went but it was just totally depressing. Well she is the executor of the estate trying to handle everything and moving to her new job this week in Ohio. My husband was told it could take up to a year and we tried explaining to them that they have 4 kids the youngest being 18 that it just needs to be done (I'm sure they hear it all the time) Its just heart breaking that the kids are dealing with the death of their parents and just seem to be hitting walls no matter which way they turn. Sorry to vent its just so hard trying to be there for them when i just want to curl up in a ball and hide in a corner somewhere. We are having to deal with local attorneys and a attorney in black mountain,nc to deal with the cabin issues. Just so much to deal with !