If you want to keep the car.
It depends on the state of residence. In community property states both parties are responsible for all debts incurred during the marriage. In non CP states the person(s) who made the loan agreement that created the liens are responsible for the debt.
Not unless her name is on the vehicle title.
the wife should since she she was married to him
If the car is registered in the husbands name only, she cannot register the car. The person who owns the car has to register the car, as the Title office needs a picture ID.
If the car is in your name you are responsible not your ex wife. she would be liable if the car was in her name.
unless his will states otherwise you inherit all of his property and debt. that includes, loans.
yes she is.
When you lease a car, you do not own it. A lease is basically a long term rental agreement. If your name is not on the registration, you have no legal attachment to the car.
I believe it depends on what the husbands last wishes are. If the husbands last wishes are not clear then I believe that it goes to the next of kin which would be the wife. If there is dispute about who the car goes to you take it to court and the judge decides who gets it or he may order that you liquidate the asset and split the money.
The estate is responsible for the loan. If the spouse wants to keep the car, they may have to assume the loan, if the bank allows them to. Otherwise the vehicle may have to be sold.
Of course it is. The dealer taking the trade would become responsible for loans and liens on the car once ownership has been transferred. If the remaining money owing on the trade is not paid he could lose the car to the lender.
Not without paying off any liens or loans. The estate is responsible for resolving such issues and determining what the proper resolution is for the vehicle and the associated loans.
Liens don't expire.