Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

My sister and I equally own a car free and clear (no loan or lien). Also, there are no 'in the event of death' stipulations on the car. My sister suddenly passed away a couple of weeks ago. She did not have any plan or arrangements for 'in the event of her death' and her assets are valued way below $150,000. Her legal 'next of kin' is her adult son and his name is in no way associated with the car. My questions are: how do I legally sell the car, can her son prevent me from doing that, and is he able to put his name on the car without my permission?


Asked on 5/01/14, 2:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

If you are on title with her as "OR" then you own the title and would only need to clear it through DMV. If you are on title with her as "AND" then her estate co-owns the car with you.

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Answered on 5/02/14, 7:14 am


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