View Full Version : Daughter passed away,only children left are 20 daughter and a son 14.Canbt fif
 
 Linda Zunner
Jul 23, 2013, 04:35 AM
Whom gets the vehicle that daughter owned before passing,14 yr ol 20 yr old daughter or should I file for a lost title if I am aloud.Note she had no will.My husband and I are trying to take care of funeral bill.Thank you.
 AK lawyer
Jul 23, 2013, 04:41 AM
No.  Don't file for a lost title.  That would be fraud.
 
The car probably goes to the children.  The 20-year old is of age (in the U.S.).  She would be the one to take care of it.
 
In many places small-value personal property like this can be collected by affidavit, without the need for formal probate proceedings.  What state or country are you in?
 Linda Zunner
Jul 23, 2013, 04:56 AM
OK thank you,Grandaughter 20 yr old can't find title either.What should she do?
 Linda Zunner
Jul 23, 2013, 04:57 AM
Grandaughter 20 yr old can't find title.What should she do.Can she sell it without title.
 joypulv
Jul 23, 2013, 05:11 AM
If you are in the US, you have to ask the DMV in your state.  Laws vary by state regarding lost titles as well as vehicles of the deceased.  You need a death certificate, possibly a copy or possibly an original (with the notary stamp).  You may need a statement from the court.  You might be able to find out online, "your state.gov."
 
In my state, it's a long and complicated process.