My husband passed away in November 2011, just six months after our wedding. I left my in-laws’ home after that. Now, they’re refusing to give me his death certificate. I need it for some legal documents. Can you advise me on how I can get a duplicate copy of the death certificate?

You can apply for a duplicate copy of your husband’s death certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths in the area where his death was registered. You will need to provide proof of your identity and relationship to the deceased, and may need to provide the original registration number if known.