Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

Hi.

My mother recently passed away and left her boyfriend to be the excuctor or her estate. My moms car was in her name and my grandpa (her dads) name. My grandpa would like to give me the car . But at the moment mark, the excutor of the estate is drving it. What do i have to do to get the car, because my grandpa lives in a different state.


Asked on 12/10/13, 3:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lauren Castles Castles Family Law

Typically, if a piece of property is jointly owned, i.e. the bank account, real estate or (in your case) a vehicle, is titled in the names of two people, the surviving person would be the owner of that property upon the other's death. That means your grandfather is currently the rightful owner of the vehicle. However, if you are having trouble getting access to the vehicle, you may want to file a motion in the court where the probate case is being heard. If a case has not been opened, I would advise that you hire an attorney and go ahead and file a petition to open your mother's estate. If you would like, contact a local attorney to discuss your options related to the probate process. Best of luck to you going forward.

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Answered on 12/10/13, 4:13 pm


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