Q: I could use some advice about my missing vehicle. Is there a lawyer that would listen to my situation and give me advic
A long time friend of mine and my husband, who we just recently discovered on social media he had passed away, had said to us that my 1965 vehicle could hang out at his place as long as she wanted and that he had a perfect spot for her that she wouldn't be in his way or in sight of anyone driving by. Fast forward, once we discovered he had passed, we contacted one of his adult kids, who we have met and visited with at our friends house a few times and was always good happy visits, and gave our condolences and asked when was a good time and day for us to move my 1965 vehicle? The one and only response we received was that, they thought the 1965 vehicle was their dads and that it had been moved off of his property. We haven't heard from his adult kid since. I tried contacting several different times since and nothing. I have the title in my possession which is in my name. I am completely green in this situation and don't know what to do for first step, second step etc. Can you help me
A:
If you possess the title to the vehicle and it's in your name, legally the vehicle belongs to you. The first step should be to document any evidence of the agreement with the deceased friend, like messages or emails, regarding the storage of the vehicle. You should then formally request the return of the vehicle in writing from the family, providing a copy of the title and any evidence of the agreement.
If the family does not respond or refuses to return the vehicle, you may need to consult with an attorney to discuss potential legal remedies, including a demand letter or filing a claim for the return of the vehicle. Keep all communications professional and document all attempts to contact and resolve the issue. Local bar associations often provide referrals for consultations which may be free or low-cost.
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