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If you purchased a truck in Georgia and the seller cannot find the title because the owner is deceased, you should contact the Georgia Department of Revenue to apply for a duplicate title. You may need to provide a bill of sale and other documentation. An affidavit of inheritance or a court order might be necessary. Consulting a probate attorney can help resolve ownership issues. Additionally, to determine if the deceased has heirs, check the will, review public records, or consult a probate attorney.Full Conversation
what to do if i bought a truck in ga, but seller cant find title and the current owner is deceased?
Hey Jessica! Here are the steps you can take:
*. Obtain a Duplicate Title: Contact the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) to apply for a duplicate title.
*. Provide Documentation: You might need a bill of sale and any other documentation proving the transaction.
*. Affidavit: An affidavit of inheritance or a court order might be necessary due to the owner's death.
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how dobi find out if the deceased has children or a wife that would inherit property
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To determine if a deceased person has children or a spouse who would inherit property in Georgia:
- Check the deceased's will.
- Review public records or probate court filings.
- Contact a probate attorney for assistance.
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the person that sold it wrote and signed a written bill of sale, promising the title after it is found. However, the title was never handed over and nothing has been done
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Jessica, if the seller promised the title but hasn't provided it, you might consider the following steps:
- Contact the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR): They can provide guidance on registering the vehicle without the title.
- Consult with a probate attorney: They can assist in resolving ownership issues since the original owner is deceased.
Would you like specific guidance on any of these steps?
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Jessica, to get more specific guidance:
*. Contact the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) for registering the vehicle without the title.
*. Consult with a probate attorney who can help with ownership issues due to the deceased owner.
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