Is talking with person after death possible?

The following is an excerpt from a deposition regarding defective construction of a high-rise condominium tower as reported in Jerry Buchmeyer, et cetera, 70 Tex. B.J. 561 (2007):

Q. (By Mr. Smith) Okay. Do you know when Mr. Reynolds passed away?

A. Not exactly, no.

Q. Okay. It was after — after you had talked to him?

A. Oh, yes.

MR. SMITH: Alright. Obviously …