Can I sell a vehicle that was purchased with my inheritance money while we were married?
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Can I sell a vehicle that was purchased with my inheritance money while we were married?
My husband left me and the only way I
can get my electric turned back on is by
selling the truck. I bought it with my
inheritance money for him, his name is
the only one on the title, but he didn’t
take it when he left and I can provide
proof of him admitting that I bought it
with my inheritance money, with no help
from him. We are not divorced yet but he
plans on getting an attorney down the
road.
Asked on May 28, 2019 under Family Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Once you put the car in yout husband's name, it became his. This is true no matter where the money to ourchase it came form. It will be considered to be a gift. Accordingly, have no legal right to sell it.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
The problem is, regardless of the fact that you used your inheritance money, you put his name on the title--and in fact, his name is the only one on the title. That means that you have no legal right to sell it: you cannot sell (you simply can't; the law doesn't let you legally sell) a vehicle titled to--which means owned by--another person. He is the owner; you are not.
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