Can a Spouse Transfer a Vehicle Titled to the Deceased? | NC

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Q: Can a surviving spouse transfer a vehicle that is still titled in a deceased spouse's name? A: Yes, but marriage alone does not authorize the surviving spouse to sign the deceased owner’s title. The spouse must first establish legal authority. This may be done through a spousal year’s allowance, summary administration, a small-estate procedure, appointment as the estate’s personal…