An action like that must be handled by the estate. If the deceased has left a will and named an executor, the executor must handle the disposal of any property. If no will was left, the courts will determine what happens to the property.
Can I sell my deceased son house
That is their responsibility.
Only the administrator of the estate, or any person the car was willed to can sell the car.
Part of it will depend on the wording on the deed. If it has rights of survivorship, they estate can probably sell it by providing a copy of the other relative's death certificate. Otherwise, they may have to open an estate for the deceased relative so the executor can transfer the title.
You need to inquire at your state DMV to determine how to transfer the title properly.
There will be different requirements depending on the state you live in. In California, the next of kin can affect a change of title on a car owned by a person deceased.
If you have equity in it, sell it. If you have a relative who wants the car and has 15k, take the money, pay off the loan and sign the car over to the relative.
As long as the court has approved and the car's price was a fair market value it would be acceptable.
Go to a junkyard and look there. Or look on craigslist, lots of people will sell their cars on craigslist. Or maybe a relative can sell your son a car.
Yes, they have that power. However, if any money (a loan) was owed on the vehicle by the deceased, the Executor, on behalf of the estate, must pay off the lienholder.
A power of attorney expires upon the death of the principal. You cannot use it to sell your mother' car because it is void. You should contact your local DMV to determine what is required in your state to sell a motor vehicle belonging to a deceased parent. Most probate courts have an expedited process when there is a small amount in assets such as a car. Inquire at the DMV and at your local probate court.
Pay off the lien is the simplest way. That can be done by selling the vehicle. Hopefully it is worth more than the loan amount, so the estate will have additional assets.
Yes, the executor can sell the vehicle. They have to resolve any lien against the vehicle. They should have a letter of authorization that allows them to act on behalf of the estate.