If the Will states one person inherites a vehicle but that same vehicle has a TOD with another person’s name, who has the rights to that vehicle?
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If the Will states one person inherites a vehicle but that same vehicle has a TOD with another person’s name, who has the rights to that vehicle?
Asked on January 8, 2012 under Estate Planning, Missouri
Answers:
Janet Brewer / Law Office of Janet L Brewer
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
A transfer on death designation will "trump" the will - a will only applies to property that goes through the probate court; if there's a TOD designation, then the property is not subject to probate.
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