How Should Payment Be Handled When an Estate Sells a Car? | NC

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Q: How should payment be handled when an estate sells a deceased person's car? A: Payment should be made to the estate, not to the personal representative personally, and not to an heir or beneficiary. The safest approach is for the dealer to issue the check or electronic payment to the estate, usually in the name of the estate of the deceased person. The personal representative should deposit…