Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
In the state of California what liability risk to me is involved with my gifting my automobile to the 16 year old grandson (with title in his name only if legally possible in CA?) who resides in the state of California and still in high school.
3 Answers from Attorneys
None if you are not on the title as one of the registered owners.
A sisteen year old may possibly not be able to hold title by himself. I think the DMV overlooks this, but you may still be on the hook. Ask the DMV.
I believe Mr. Marman is correct. You probably have to be 18 to be the registered owner of the car. The registered owner of the car is liable under California Vehicle Code Section 17150 up to $15,000 for any one person injured in an accident and $30,000 for all persons injured in the accident and up to $5,000 in property damage. You can have unlimited liability if it is found you negligently entrusted the vehicle to the driver causing the accident.
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