Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
my brother passed away several weeks ago. He gave his truck to my son but the title is not signed. How do I go about transfering the title.
1 Answer from Attorneys
If the title is not signed, then it is no good. His surviving spouse (if any), your parents (if living) or any of your siblings can be personal representative of your brother's estate. The estate will need to be probated and the personal representative will have to see what assets are in the estate and if there are any claims against the estate. If your son wants the truck, he may have to buy it from the estate. However, if there is a will and the will directs someone else to get the truck, then it will go to that person. In such case, your son may need to buy it from that person.
If you are the personal representative, then I suggest that you take the will, if any, and speak to a probate lawyer to have him or her assist you with probate of the estate as I do not know what assets there are and whether there will be any claims. If the total estate is less than $10,000, then you might be able to do this on your own. However, I still suggest that you have at least a consult with a lawyer so that you will know what to do.