Estate Truck Ownership Dispute

Summary

If a truck title is in the deceaseds name, it is part of the estate. The alleged buyer must provide a signed bill of sale, payment receipts, or a written agreement to claim ownership. Without such documentation, the truck remains with the estate.

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I’m handling my dad’s estate in Davidson county North Carolina. My dad has a truck that someone else says they bought from him but I have the title and they have no documentation of the sale. Would the said buyer be in the right to take the truck?
Hi ****,
To better assist you, could you please confirm if the truck's title is in your dad's name and if the estate has started the probate process in Davidson County?
Thank you.
The truck is in my dad’s name and I am administrator of his estate.
Hi ****,
Since the truck is in your dad’s name and you are the administrator of his estate, the truck is considered part of the estate. The alleged buyer would need to provide proof of purchase to claim it.
Key points:
- Truck title in your dad’s name makes it part of the estate.
- The buyer needs documented proof of purchase.
Would you like to know more about the probate process in Davidson County?
What if my dad did not sign any proof?
If your dad did not sign any proof of the truck's sale, the alleged buyer cannot legally claim ownership without documented evidence. As the truck title is in your dad's name, it remains part of the estate.
Would you like information on how to handle such claims during the probate process in Davidson County?
What documents would the potential buyer need for proof?
Hi ****,
If the buyer claims ownership of the truck, they would need the following documents for proof:
- A bill of sale signed by your dad.
- Payment receipts or canceled checks.
- Any written agreement or contract regarding the sale.
Would you like more details on handling such claims during the probate process in Davidson County?
What proof would the potential buyer need as documents?
Hi ****,
The potential buyer would need the following documents for proof of ownership:
- A bill of sale signed by your dad.
- Payment receipts or canceled checks.
- Any written agreement or contract regarding the sale.
Would you like more details on handling such claims during the probate process in Davidson County?