Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Car Finance
If a car is financed in my fathers name and he dies who is liable for the car payments? Do I need to give the car back?
Asked on 1/21/01, 3:53 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Car Finance
If your father was the only name on the contract then his estate would be responsible. The car will either have to be paid for or turned back in. You cannot keep it without paying for it.
Answered on 2/15/01, 2:25 am