Does my car have to be included in the inventory and probate?
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Does my car have to be included in the inventory and probate?
My husband has 2 vehicles in his name and I have 1 car that is in my me only.he passed away so I
need to know if my car has to be counted in the inventory for probate? The car is not in his name at all?
Asked on December 6, 2017 under Estate Planning, Louisiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If it is titled only your name, not his, it was not his car or property for this purpose; therefore, it does not need to be included in the inventory. If both of your names had been on it, it would have been included--but not if it's in your name only.
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