Q: My father passed almost 8 months ago. He had 2 vehicles that were not left to anyone in the will but he gave one to me
And the other to my brother. My brother is the executor and has since decided to get mad at me and take the truck back. He has also told me not to go to my Dads house. As executor, does he have that right?
A: If your father did not put the title in your name, the vehicle belongs to his estate. Your brother, as executor, has not only the right but the duty to assemble all of your father's property, pay the debts (perhaps selling the property to do so) and only then distribute the remaining property in accordance with the Will.
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