Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana

Re: Wife may have changed car titles (4) ownership, after death of spouse.

If the title to the car was in both names (John Doe or Jane Doe) then she would have had the right and power to change title to her name alone. With no "or" I do not think she would have authority to change title.

Re: Wife may have changed car titles (4) ownership, after death of spouse.

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Legally, she should not have been able to change the titles to the cars without informing the court and the personal representative. The personal representative can maintain an action for damages or to get the vehicles back unless they were awarded to the wife in the deceased's will.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.