Based on common sense, the first thing to do would be to go to the probate court in the county where the deceased person was a resident and see if their estate went through probate. You could probably read their how their assets, including any vehicle they owned, or were on the title of would be disposed of...if you purchased it but their name is still on the title, contact the state where last title was held in that name, their department of transportation to see documents you need, such as your receipt and any release signed by whomever inherited the deceased person's estate and any papers from the probate court to successfully change your title. Of course, the smartest thing would be to go to an attorney and get legal advice, which what I am writing here is not -- legal adivice, that is...it is simply ramblings based on common sense and some knowledge of state agency functions. Based on common sense, the first thing to do would be to go to the probate court in the county where the deceased person was a resident and see if their estate went through probate. You could probably read their how their assets, including any vehicle they owned, or were on the title of would be disposed of...if you purchased it but their name is still on the title, contact the state where last title was held in that name, their department of transportation to see documents you need, such as your receipt and any release signed by whomever inherited the deceased person's estate and any papers from the probate court to successfully change your title. Of course, the smartest thing would be to go to an attorney and get legal advice, which what I am writing here is not -- legal adivice, that is...it is simply ramblings based on common sense and some knowledge of state agency functions. Based on common sense, the first thing to do would be to go to the probate court in the county where the deceased person was a resident and see if their estate went through probate. You could probably read their how their assets, including any vehicle they owned, or were on the title of would be disposed of...if you purchased it but their name is still on the title, contact the state where last title was held in that name, their department of transportation to see documents you need, such as your receipt and any release signed by whomever inherited the deceased person's estate and any papers from the probate court to successfully change your title. Of course, the smartest thing would be to go to an attorney and get legal advice, which what I am writing here is not -- legal adivice, that is...it is simply ramblings based on common sense and some knowledge of state agency functions.
You open an estate. That is the purpose for the estate, to transfer property and resolve the debts of the deceased.
No. The deceased owner's estate must be probated in order for title to vest in the heirs legally. Until title is vested they cannot execute a deed that conveys good title.No. The deceased owner's estate must be probated in order for title to vest in the heirs legally. Until title is vested they cannot execute a deed that conveys good title.No. The deceased owner's estate must be probated in order for title to vest in the heirs legally. Until title is vested they cannot execute a deed that conveys good title.No. The deceased owner's estate must be probated in order for title to vest in the heirs legally. Until title is vested they cannot execute a deed that conveys good title.
you will need to go to the bmv and file for lost or stolen title, it title is in previous owners name, how to transfer in my name if owner is deceased.
In some states there is an Affidavit of owner dying without a will that has to be singed and notarized to get the title transferred.
Not without a court order. You will have to have the court approve any title changes through the probate process.
Only the co owner's estate can do that. The estate has rights in the property and will want compensation.
To change the vehicle title to a new owner in North Carolina, the executor of the estate of the deceased car owner needs to follow these steps: Obtain a certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased car owner. Complete the appropriate sections of the vehicle title, including the transfer of ownership section. Submit the completed title, along with the certified copy of the death certificate, to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for processing. Pay any necessary fees and taxes required by the DMV. Once the transfer of ownership is approved by the DMV, a new vehicle title will be issued in the name of the new owner.
If it ain't stolen just sign the guys name and be done with it. Nobody really cares except lawyers who would charge you thousands for a title search.
Take the title to your local dmv and tell them the circumstances. You will need to prove that the vehicle was left to you in a will, or you will need to show that you are the executor of estate.
not legally A: I think not, you need to have the legal papers for your car before you can register it. You need to do a "Title Search" with DMV and then have the registered owner sign the title over to you. If the owner is deceased or cannot be found then you have to apply for a "Salvage Title" and explain the circumstance before DMV will issue you a title. jack2e
If you and your deceased spouse were listed as "OR" on the title, it only takes on signature to release the title to the new owner. However, if the names were listed with "AND", then both signatures would be required. Since this is no longer physically possible, you need to take the title, along with the certificate of death, to the motor vehicle office and have your deceased spouses name removed from said title before you even attempt to sell or trade in this auto.
That person should sign all documents "(Son), Executor, estate of (Deceased)". If you need a title they can't find, they need to go to DMV and apply for a duplicate.