The title is still in the deceased person's name. Can I sell the car?

In many cases, yes, once you have the legal authority to transfer it. You will typically need the death certificate, the title, your ID, and any probate documents. Call us with your specific situation and we will tell you exactly what is needed.

Do I have to finish probate before selling?

It depends on the estate. Small estates in Florida have streamlined procedures, while larger estates go through formal administration. For complex situations, consult a Florida probate attorney. We can explain what we need on the purchase side once you know where the estate stands.

What documents should I gather?

A certified death certificate, the vehicle title, your photo ID, and any court papers showing your authority over the estate. If the title was jointly held with survivorship rights, bring that documentation too.

My siblings and I inherited the car together. What now?

All heirs with a legal interest generally need to agree to the sale and sign. Sort out the family decision first, then call us. We cannot purchase when ownership is disputed.

How long does an inherited car sale take?

Once your paperwork is in order, the sale itself is same-day: offer, free pickup averaging about one hour, cash on the spot. The timeline is really about getting the estate documents ready, which is the part we help you understand.

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We have done this many times: Inherited vehicles are a regular part of our business. Titles in a deceased person's name, multiple heirs, probate paperwork: we have seen every version and we know what the FLHSMV needs.
No rush, no pressure: Settling an estate is hard enough without a buyer breathing down your neck. Take the time you need. When you are ready, one call handles the offer, the paperwork guidance, and the pickup.
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Inheriting a Car in Florida: The Basics

When someone passes away owning a car in Florida, the vehicle generally cannot be sold until the legal right to transfer it is established. For small estates, Florida allows a streamlined process, and the FLHSMV has procedures for transferring a deceased person's vehicle title to heirs or beneficiaries. In larger estates, the car typically passes through probate administration, and the personal representative handles the sale. The specifics depend on the estate, the will, and how the title was held. This is general information, not legal advice: for complex estates, talk to a Florida probate attorney before selling. What we can do is tell you exactly what paperwork we need to see for the purchase itself, so there are no surprises.

What You Will Need

For most inherited car purchases, gather these documents before you call. A certified copy of the death certificate. The vehicle title, even though it is still in the deceased person's name. Your valid photo ID. And any court documents naming you as personal representative or showing your authority, if probate was involved. If the title was held jointly with rights of survivorship, the transfer is usually simpler. Tell us what you have when you call and we will tell you what else, if anything, is needed. We would rather sort this out on the phone than discover a missing document in your driveway.

When There Are Multiple Heirs

Inherited cars often come with siblings, and siblings do not always agree. Generally, all parties with a legal interest in the vehicle need to agree to the sale and sign the transfer paperwork. If one heir wants to keep the car and another wants to sell, that needs to be resolved between the heirs first; we cannot buy a car when ownership is disputed. Our advice: get everyone on the same page before you call for an offer. It saves the whole family a second round of paperwork.

How the Sale Works

Once the paperwork picture is clear, the sale itself is simple. Call (954) 787-5717 or fill out the form with the car's details. We make a firm cash offer based on the vehicle's condition and market value. Accept it and we schedule a free pickup, averaging about one hour. At pickup, we complete the title transfer documents with you, verify IDs, load the car, and hand you cash. The estate gets a clean sale with proper documentation, which matters for probate records.

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Answering your questions about our services.

: In many cases, yes, once you have the legal authority to transfer it. You will typically need the death certificate, the title, your ID, and any probate documents. Call us with your specific situation and we will tell you exactly what is needed.
: It depends on the estate. Small estates in Florida have streamlined procedures, while larger estates go through formal administration. For complex situations, consult a Florida probate attorney. We can explain what we need on the purchase side once you know where the estate stands.
: A certified death certificate, the vehicle title, your photo ID, and any court papers showing your authority over the estate. If the title was jointly held with survivorship rights, bring that documentation too.
: All heirs with a legal interest generally need to agree to the sale and sign. Sort out the family decision first, then call us. We cannot purchase when ownership is disputed.
: Once your paperwork is in order, the sale itself is same-day: offer, free pickup averaging about one hour, cash on the spot. The timeline is really about getting the estate documents ready, which is the part we help you understand.