How to transfer titles to a deceased’s motor vehicles?

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How to transfer titles to a deceased’s motor vehicles?

I live in NY and my father passed away; he had no Will, no spouse but 5 children. He owned motor vehicles and RV/campers. What is the legal process to get the ownership of these transferred?

Asked on January 15, 2011 under Estate Planning, New York

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss.  You should seek help from an attorney in your area on the matter.  Certain information is needed to properly guide you here.  Are the only assets the RV's and motor vehicles?  Are they value more than $30,000.00?  Are there any children under 21?  The Administratorof the Estate - the person that is appointed by the court to be the personal representative when there is no Last Will and Testament - will have to transfer the title to the vehicles or sell them and distribute the assets to each of the children equally, after the payment of the debts of the estate and the taxes. The assets will also have to be valued for estate purposes. Good luck to you.


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