Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

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My brother passed away in May and he left me his automobile. I want to know am I reponsible for the debt he owed on his car or is his car legally paid for in the event of his passing according to state law. The car company he purchased it from is harrassing me and my family for the payments or threatening repossesion if I don't pay. The car was finance in house with the car company and they said that he didn't have any insurance to pay off the car in the event of his death.


Asked on 10/22/04, 8:27 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Albin Alan S. Albin, Attorney at Law

Re: estates

If the finance company has a lien for the car loan, which they generally do have, then they have an enforceable property interest in the car. That means that they may be able to legally repossess the vehicle.

You need to retain an attorney to review all relevant documents to properly advise you.

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Answered on 10/25/04, 7:26 am
Dominic Fleming Dominic J. Fleming Trial Lawyer

Re: estates

You are not obligated to pay the debt, however the car can probably be legally repossessed as the usual sales contract gives the seller the right to repossess if the payments are not paid.

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Answered on 10/22/04, 11:56 am


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