My 22 yr old son was living with a relative (who has now passed).

Before her death she lived in NJ most of her life, July 2006 she relocated to Alabama. While living in NJ she had 2 or 3 DWI’s where she lost her license. She was financing a 1999 Toyota Camry. But after losing her license she purchased the vehicle to prevent from loosing it.

She then had my son, (he agreed to this) put the car in his name; the insurance, registration and title. She always stated to him in the event something happens to her the car will be his. However, it was never written anywhere.

Now relatives that have taken over her estate have told us that just because the car is in my son’s name he is not the owner (which doesn’t make sense if his name is on all the paper work) and he cannot have the car. And they want him to come and get his name off the car or they will do it themselves.

Now, I am not a lawyer or police enforcer however, this just doesn’t
sound right can they actually do this? If anyone knows what we can
do please say so.

Thanks

I am not sure if his name was the only one if they can just change it without his permission. I would suggest that if they try, he should speak with an attorney to discuss his legal options. He probably won't need to hire one, but he should at least speak with one. You can locate an attorney through the attorney locator on Lawinfo's home page at http://www.lawinfo.com/. Some do offer free consultations.

Is the title, bill of sale and registration all in your son's name. If your son's name is on the title, bill of sale and registration he is the owner of the vehicle. It doesn't matter if it wasn't specified in the will that your son would get the car. Whoever's name is on the title, BOS, and registration is the owner of the vehicle. I woud consult with a civil attorney just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps!

Brian