Video Summary
Can I legally drive a deceased person’s vehicle? The answer to that is probably no. You need to, the person who would be entitled to drive the vehicle or would be the personal representative of the estate. So that means a probate proceeding would have to be commenced in order to have a personal representative or executor appointed. And then they could use the car. Automobiles can be transferred to children and spouses. So, I suggest that do be done soon, rather than later, so that it can be put in their names. They can insure it and drive it. The problem with your driving someone that deceased person’s automobile, is that you need to have insurance. And if you had an accident, well, both the estate would be responsible for were the accident. If it was your fault, as well as you, so you would have liability. So, I guess the short answer to this is, no, you don’t have a right to drive the deceased person’s vehicle. If you have any questions, give me a call at (720) 784-7228.