What are my rights if a verbal gift of a car was given to me before my aunt passed but now the trustee of the estate wants the car?
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What are my rights if a verbal gift of a car was given to me before my aunt passed but now the trustee of the estate wants the car?
Asked on September 9, 2013 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A car can not be given as a gift verbally. The title has to be changed. If your aunt merely promised to give you the car, the promise is unenforceable, especially after she is dead. Generally promises are unenforceable anyway. They are not contracts because there is no consideration for the promise, no tit for tat.
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