Can an administrator of an estate allow an heir to use a vehicle that is the property of the estate while the probate is going on?
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Can an administrator of an estate allow an heir to use a vehicle that is the property of the estate while the probate is going on?
The vehicle is not in their name Can a person who does not hold the title on the vehicle register and get insurance on that vehicle? If this is illegal, how do I proceed?
Asked on August 14, 2014 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
This is a very dangerous course of action for the Administrator to take as it may put the estate in a situation to be liable for an accident that the driver has while operating the decedent's vehicle. And the insurer may disclaim coverage. You need to object to the actions of the Administrator as a breach of their fiduciary duty. You can try and file a petition yourself with the court. At the very least as for a conference with the Judge. Good luck.
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