Revere, MA asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Massachusetts

Q: how can I transfer the title of the car to my name?

hello, my father passed away about 2 years ago. he was not married and I’m his only child. he did not have much just a car that was paid in full and a bank account which i was the beneficiary from. I have the death certificate, bank information and car title.

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A: You may need to file for voluntary administration or petition for probate so that you may be appointed administrator or personal representative, depending on the value of the assets he left behind. Once appointed, you can then transfer title.

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