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by EPI Staff on May 11, 2009

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Beth May 11, 2009 at 8:04 am

What do you refer to your mother in law as after your husband has passed away? Is she still your mother in law?

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Daniel Post Senning May 12, 2009 at 7:53 am

As long as you continue to hold her in this regard it is acceptable to refer to your late husband’s mother as your mother in law.

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