Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Mother in law park car at my house several years ago before going into Hospital. She pass away and now after car been sitting in garage several years I like to get rid of it. I have Original Title and her death certificate. Nobody open probate because she was in bankruptcy. Can I transfer title to drive or just get rid of it and not be responsible for her bills.
1 Answer from Attorneys
You will not be able to transfer title to the car without going through probate first. The only person that can transfer title is the representative of you mother in law's estate or by order of the probate court. If she still has outstanding debts, opening an estate to transfer will leave the car vulnerable to creditors and it may have to be used to satisfy outstanding debts. You cannot be held responsible for your mother in law's debts, her probate estate is responsible for paying unsecured debt.
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