Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
I recently purchased a car and have the bill of sale, and a letter from my girlfriend that i am the owner of the car. The car was in my girlfriends name and she recently passed away.her mother is now claiming ownership as next of kin. Is my bill of sales, and letter from my girlfriend enough in civil court?
2 Answers from Attorneys
The bill of sale may be enough, but generally the holder of the title is considered the rightful owner of a vehicle.
Did you not receive the title signed by her? If not, you are going to have a problem transferring the vehicle and likely will need to probate an Estate to get someone to transfer it to you. The bill of sale may work to show you own the car, but if they want to fight you it may be more costly than the car itself. Sorry for your loss.
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