title in dead wife name?
Asked by GuruDZC374 Dec 04, 2023 at 01:42 PM about the 2015 Ford Escape Titanium AWD
Question type: General
wife is deceased title is in her name, I have death certific can I sell to car Gurus
without changing title to my name first?
3 Answers
beatupchevy answered 5 months ago
I would think it has to be transferred to your name with the death certificate then you can sell it . But what do I know :? I signed all auto tittles I own in the event I die they can be sold to who ever gives a rats ass
Legally, a vehicle transfer needs the registered owner's signature. But in the past, when selling someone else's vehicle, I just say that the owner is in the house and I'll go in and have them sign the title. I's always worked for me. So go through all the red tape if you want, it's your choice.
Check with your local motor vehicle agency. Typically the executor of the estate signs the title and includes a copy of the death certificate for the new owner to take to the local motor vehicle agency. But laws vary from State to State. Jim