Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Unclaimed Property
My father passed away 1-1/2 years ago. The title to his car was in the name of his ex-wife and himself. He did not transfer the title to himself after their divorce even though he was awarded the car in the divorce settlement. I can not locate the ex-wife because she might live in Maine but her last known number does not work. I can't find her and the car is sitting in a driveway in southern california. i can't sell the car because it is in her name. i am paying the insurance on it and want to be done with this headache. How do I get the car transfered to my name? I am my father's only child and beneficiary. Thank you in advance.

Asked on 4/21/06, 3:49 pm

Donald Field Donald L. Field, Jr., Attorney at Law

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Re: Unclaimed Property

you may be able to file a petition with the superior court. check with the probate department in the county in which your father died.

SEE:

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/de310.pdf

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/de315.pdf

Answered on 4/27/06, 4:26 pm

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