Can an Estate Transfer a Car to Someone Who Is Not an Heir? | NC

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Q: Can an estate transfer a car to someone who is not an heir? A: Yes. In North Carolina, a properly appointed personal representative may sell an estate-owned car to a friend or another person who is not an heir. The representative must first confirm that the deceased person legally owned the car. The sale must protect creditors and beneficiaries, be properly documented, and be reported in the…