Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
Bequesting a car to a family member
My father resently passed away and has bequested his car to my bother. What steps do we need to take to make this happen quickly and cheaply?
Asked on 11/23/05, 3:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: Bequesting a car to a family member
Presuming there was a Will, it must be probated and the Executor appointed. The Executor can then go to Motor Vehicles along with the heir inheriting the car and sign the transfer documents, including a sales tax exemption form. Be sure the Executor has a copy of the Letters Testamentary issued by the Surrogate to evidence his authority to sign the documents.
Answered on 11/23/05, 3:27 pm