Who Should a Vehicle Buyer Pay When the Owner’s Estate Sells It? | NC

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Q: Who should a buyer make the check payable to when a vehicle belongs to an estate? A: Generally, the buyer should make the check payable exactly as the estate checking account is titled — usually, “Estate of,” followed by the deceased owner’s full legal name. The check should not be payable only to the deceased owner or personally to the individual handling the sale. Before accepting payment,…